Extra toenail?

[julskinka]

I tried searching to see if there were any other posts on this and couldn't find one. Just noticed my tolbunt polish 13-week pullet has what appears to be an extra toenail coming out the side of her middle toe. This is fairly new, as I handle them several times a week and haven't seen it before. What is it, and should I do anything about it?

 

[chrissynemetz]

Wow that's different? I dont think I would mess with it unless it seems to be bothering her. Maybe just keep an eye on it, make sure it doesn't affect her ability to walk, scratch or roost.

 

[goldysgirl]

That is interesting! Almost looks like there is an extra pad on the toe with the nail, but maybe my eyes are fooling me. My polish roo from a hatcherie is beautiful, shiny, and has a glorious crest. I would like to breed him, but I am not going to because he is missing parts of his toes. He wasn't injured, just hatched that way. He gets around great, but would be afraid his chick might have trouble with mobility. He is one of my favorites! He has so much character.

 

[julskinka]

Looking at the photo closer it almost looks like there's a smaller one starting on the other foot's middle toe too. So weird!!!

 

[goldysgirl]

That is interesting! Almost looks like there is an extra pad on the toe with the nail, but maybe my eyes are fooling me. My polish roo from a hatcherie is beautiful, shiny, and has a glorious crest. I would like to breed him, but I am not going to because he is missing parts of his toes. He wasn't injured, just hatched that way. He gets around great, but would be afraid his chick might have trouble with mobility. He is one of my favorites! He has so much character.

Looking at the photo closer it almost looks like there's a smaller one starting on the other foot's middle toe too. So weird!!!

Yep, I see it!

 

[FleishyWifey]

Omg! I just got online to ask this question. Our golden laced polish is about a year old, and I just noticed the same thing!