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i have a chick with 5 toes, is that a certain breed?

Discussion in 'Raising Baby Chicks' started by melissaowens, May 16, 2009.

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  1. May 16, 2009 #1
    melissaowens

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    i bought a baby chick from a guy that has 5 toes. nobody bought it and it was the only one left. it's a beautiful baby.

    is there certain breeds that have 5 toes? [​IMG]
     
  3. May 16, 2009 #2
    StoneBridge Farm

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    My SUltans have 5 toes.
     
  5. May 16, 2009 #3
    MoodyChicken

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    There's a handful of breeds with five toes... Silkies, Dorkings, Faverolles, Sultans, Houdans... to name a few. Does it have a crest and/or beard? Does it have black skin? It's most likely a Silkie or Silkie mutt, they're very popular.
     
  7. May 16, 2009 #4
    The Wolf Queen

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    Faverolles and Silkies and possibly Sultans. Im not sure about other breeds [​IMG] I would also like to know,
     
  9. May 16, 2009 #5
    melissaowens

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    cool the man said he thought it was a silky but wasnt sure, i paid 75 cents for it, so i cant complain.

    just curiousity
     
  11. May 16, 2009 #6
    The Wolf Queen

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    Pics pweez [​IMG]
     

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