Why Is My Hen Growing Chicks From The Top Instead Of The Side

Question

All my hens have produced chicks and the chicks have grown from the bottom of mom but I have one hen that has chicks growing from the top of her and some through her leaves

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Answer 1

That is strange looking. It reminds me of aster yellows disease or just a plant mutation. Here is more:

https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/ornamental/cacti-succulents/hens-chicks/growing-hens-and-chicks.htm
https://www.gardeningknowhow.com/plant-problems/disease/aster-yellows-disease.htm