May 21, 2017 #1 hlhutchinson Songster 5 Years Joined Aug 26, 2015 Messages 642 Reaction score 675 Points 231 Location 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 All the Leaves are Brown, and the Sky is Gray BYC Staff Project Manager Premium Feather Member 10 Years Educator Friend Spirit Joined Jul 16, 2015 Messages 64,492 Reaction score 140,858 Points 1,772 Location Wisconsin Some breeds have extra toes, so it's not a problem.
May 21, 2017 Thread starter #3 hlhutchinson Songster 5 Years Joined Aug 26, 2015 Messages 642 Reaction score 675 Points 231 Location Casper Wyo Thank you
May 22, 2017 #4 lazy gardener Crossing the Road 7 Years Friend Spirit Joined Nov 7, 2012 Messages 27,613 Reaction score 27,421 Points 917 Location 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.