May 21, 2017 #1 hlhutchinson Songster 5 Years Aug 26, 2015 642 675 231 Casper Wyo 2 of our chickens feet are like this (see photo) the other two are what I would call normal. Is the extra toe a problem?
2 of our chickens feet are like this (see photo) the other two are what I would call normal. Is the extra toe a problem?
May 21, 2017 #2 oldhenlikesdogs Let it snow, Let it snow, Let it snow BYC Staff Project Manager Premium Feather Member 9 Years Jul 16, 2015 60,117 127,513 1,752 Wisconsin Some breeds have extra toes, so it's not a problem.
May 21, 2017 Thread starter #3 hlhutchinson Songster 5 Years Aug 26, 2015 642 675 231 Casper Wyo Thank you
May 22, 2017 #4 lazy gardener Crossing the Road 7 Years Nov 7, 2012 27,615 27,367 917 CENTRAL MAINE zone 4B Yes,some breeds have an extra toe, but the bird shown does not have a normal "arrangement" of the toes. While it should not affect her function, I'd not let her play in the gene pool, unless you want to breed birds with abnormal toes.
Yes,some breeds have an extra toe, but the bird shown does not have a normal "arrangement" of the toes. While it should not affect her function, I'd not let her play in the gene pool, unless you want to breed birds with abnormal toes.