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Just this past weekend we had to handle a spur issue. One of my roos got his spur caught in the chicken wire and partially ripped it off. We didn't use the hot potato because the injury was bleeding and we didn't know what would be raw skin.... We used a pair of pliers and twisted Back and...

Quote: Limping might be from Bumblefoot. google it and see a picture of it. Look at the bottom of her foot and see if there is a gray scab . . . Tell tale sign of bumblefoot.

Quote: If you cut back the spurs ( instead of husking them), do the spurs still grow back ? ? If so, how long does it take for them to grow back ? ? I watched a video on you-tube on cutting them back and they used a razor blade to do something to the spur before cutting it. It kinda look...

I have a gentle - - - one year old rooster. I do not want him to hurt my hens. TWO QUESTIONS - - - Are the spurs removed to protect the hens or for some other reason ? ? When ( what age) do you remove the spurs ?