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how many toes should a chick have???

Discussion in 'Raising Baby Chicks' started by cartersmith, Mar 4, 2011.

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  1. Mar 4, 2011 Post #1 of 4
    cartersmith

    cartersmith In the Brooder

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    was just wondering as i have 7 bantam chicks not sure of breed as they could be crosses and 5 of them have 4 toes and 2 of them have 5 toes so am a bit confused? [​IMG]
     
  2. Mar 4, 2011 Post #2 of 4
    Deanner03

    Deanner03 The Cake Queen

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    It's breed-specific. Some breeds have different numbers of toes. Sorry. I'm no help, lol.
     
  3. Mar 4, 2011 Post #3 of 4
    Rare Feathers Farm

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    Depends on the breed. Some have five--but most have four.
     
  4. Mar 4, 2011 Post #4 of 4
    JerseyHen

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    I think that Dorking, Faverolle, Houden, Sultan, and Silkies, Show Girls, all have five toes. Not sure if there are others.
     
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