Coturnix Quail with 4 legs

[texpainthorse]

I don't expect it to live. The top two legs work but the back two do not. It looks like there was going to be a second chick but they integrated.

 

[quail raiser]

Wow, never seen nothing like that before. Feel bad for the lil guy

 

[ameracaunagirl]

Aww, poor baby. Either its a deformity or he absorbed a twin!! Who knows, maybe he'll be fine and lead a happy life. I've heard a lot of deformity/absorbed twin success stories.

 

[texpainthorse]

So far it's still alive. It's little neck is tucked like it didn't hatch right
Poor little guy.

 

[ameracaunagirl]

He was probably cramped in there with those too extra legs. Did he hatch on his own or did you have to assist him? Just curious.

 

[texpainthorse]

He did hatch on his own but he didn't hatch like the others. He rolled out.

 

[ameracaunagirl]

That's very interesting. Sounds like he's stronger than he looks. Let's just hope his organs are normal. If they are, I'm sure he'll learn how to navigate his legs. I would keep a watchful eye on him with any other chicks. His bum legs look just like little worms. Keep us posted on your little guy's (or girl's) journey.

 

[Scottish-Hen]

Awww bless. I've never seen anything like that. I hope the wee guy/gal does ok. Please keep us updated as often as you can xx


Scottish Hen

 

[Bengt747]

I had one of these hatch out last season. The bird lasted about three days and wasn't able to move around well enough to eat, drink, etc. without assistance. (And even then, the bird simply got too weak.) I hope your bird does better than mine did.

Good luck!

 

[Gentry1350]

Just curious....was it a huge egg? Double-yolker maybe?