next* exhibit at Rancho Freako...

[Kali]

polydactyl chicken!

these young chickens were hatched by a broody hen that got nailed by a coyote about 3 days after the hatch so of course I ended up raising them on the porch (something I hate and why I don't do baby chicks anymore). that was around the first of October. they are transitioning to outdoors now, in a portapen and cardboard box, soon to go to the coop with the rest of the flock. the other day I was sitting and watching them and just then noticed the red one has an extra toe on each foot. there should be 3 forward and one back toe, she (I think it is a she) has two back facing toes on each foot. I have handled them all multiple times, moving them from here to there and never noticed the mutant. so much for my keen observational skills.











* current main exhibit is the new water buffalo! https://www.democraticunderground.com/10181154484

[The Velveteen Ocelot]

1. That should mean that this chicken should be able to climb up and down trees

like a woodpecker.

[Solly Mack]

2. I'd pay to visit you.

[Kali]

3. awww!

I couldn't inflict this disaster on paying guests!

I did finally get the falling apart ceiling in the bathroom fixed last spring, though the trim still sits at an angle against one wall awaiting installation. (that was about a 25 year project LOL)

[Solly Mack]

4. A little lopsided trim is nothing compared to the adventure.

Your animal and wildlife posts are wonderful. I get the feeling there would be lots of laughing.


I've got a few projects I've been working on for a while now. Can't rush inclination.

[red dog 1]

5. Extra toe is no big deal

Now, if she had two heads.....

[panader0]

6. And this is just down the road from "The Thing"!

[eppur_se_muova]

7. Now, extra drumsticks would be a big deal. nt

[Kali]

8. :(

that didn't last long. fucking skunk or something got two of them. HATE