Newly Hatched Mystery

[gwells1980]

Hello, i have a new little one that just popped out of its olive colored shell. I know it is a barnyard mix and that the rooster is a maran and the mother was some type of easter egger but i am confused about some of its traits already! Mainly, it has 5 toes! I was under the impression that there isn't a colorful egg layer that has 5 toes, though i could be wrong. It is also about 50% larger then the other chick that hatched approx. 1 hour ago. Any thoughts at to its lineage?

 

[Chipmunk Chicks]

I have heard about other members have the same question about their mystery chicks. Mixes can get kind of interesting....

 

[AusHen]

Easter eggers can consist of multiple breeds so anything is possible. Faverolles for example have been used in some lines and they have 5 toes

 

[gwells1980]

Thanks for the help! I just had another one hatch with 4 toes on the left foot and 5 on the right ????? Also this one is yellow with a couple of black feathers on its back. I honestly LOVE barnyard mixes!

Also I know you arent supposed to move them when they hatch but the humidity is too high in the incubator and they werent drying. Good thing we have a backup for drying chicks.