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A four-legged hen has been rehomed after it was bullied and pecked by other chickens for being different.
The chicken on a Kairi hobby farm in North Queensland was picked on by her feathered cohorts who relentlessly pecked at her spine, putting the bird at risk of infection.
It is believed the unusual hen suffers from polymelia - a rare condition where one or more extra limbs grow - and it has been known to affect humans, too.
The owner Jess Leeming took to social media last weekend in a desperate bid to find another home for the hapless chook before her condition deteriorated.
'I have a four-legged (yes, four-legged) young hen that needs some TLC if anyone is interested?' the post read.
The owner Jess Leeming took to social media last weekend in a desperate bid to find another home for the hapless chook (pictured) before her condition deteriorated
It is believed the unusual hen (pictured) suffers from polymelia - a rare condition where one or more extra limbs grow
'She has a large sore where the end of her spine has been pecked and I think her days are limited unless someone with experience takes over.'
Ms Lemming said the unusual bird could have been a victim of the attacks due to the chooks' natural behaviour.
'Chickens have a tendency to peck at anything different or new,' she told Daily Mail Australia, adding the extra pair of legs dangling out the back didn't seem to bother the chicken.
'Although we are unsure if her
