George Orwell's famous statement "Four legs good, two legs bad" is facing a challenge in a strictly Orthodox neighbourhood of Jerusalem.
A four-legged chicken had caused consternation amongst Mea Shearim residents as rabbis debate whether such a creature is properly kosher.
According to rabbis, the 12-toed bird must be slaughtered before its kosher status can be determined.
If the chicken's legs are found to be bound together, it is not suitable for Friday night dinner.
