How many toes does chooks have?

Answer 1

Most chickens have four toes.

However, the following breeds have five toes:

• Dorking
• Faverolle
• Houden
• Sultan
• Non-bearded Silkie Bantams

The fifth toe of a chicken projects upward and never touches the ground.

Many birds have only three toes, and the ostrich has two.

Answer 2

Chickens have four toes. The third toe is always the longest. There are 16 bones in a chickens foot and the toe bones are called phalanx. The end phalanx on each toe is like a claw. Roosters can and will grow what looks like a "toe" at the back of the leg but this is called a spur, it is not a toe.

Answer 3

Well, it depends what breed, but most breeds have 4 toes. Some have 5.

Answer 4

Most have four toes, but some breeds have five.

Answer 5

Normal hens have four toes call phalanx. There are 16 bones in a chickens foot and the longest phalanx on a chickens foot is the third. The spur on a roosters leg is not a toe.