This archive report was first published on 26 July 2019.
On July 26, 2019, a remarkable birth took place in Umala village, Ugunja, Siaya County, as a rare four-legged chick emerged from an egg.
The two-day-old chick, with two normal legs and an extra pair dangling behind, has been the center of attention for villagers who are flocking to the home of Mr. Ezekiel Okoth to catch a glimpse of the unusual creature.
According to Mr. Okoth, the chick was hatched together with other chicks, but it's the only one with an extra pair of limbs in the clutch.
His brother, Daniel Ochieng', expressed puzzlement over the chick's peculiarity, stating that all the eggs were under the same condition during incubation.
Experts have explained that such incidents, referred to as polymelia, are normal in nature and not miraculous.
Polymelia is a birth defect that causes a creature to have extra limbs, which are often deformed.
Mr. Ochieng' noted, 'All the eggs were under the same condition during brooding and we can't tell why one chick is different from the others.'
