
Veterinary expert, Arjun Adhikari, said that there is no definite reason behind the deformity and it could be operated on. However, in India worshipping a rare structured animal or killing it is not a new practice.
"Polymelia is basically a genetic deformity. It happens during development of embryo and sometimes not only in chicks but other animals also this happens and it's not a surprising thing but it happens very rarely," said Adhikari.
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The rare four-legged chicken was hatched five months ago and has been living a normal life like other chickens.
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