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A large pointy growth on the back of each leg? Please help!

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4/5/12 at 9:31am
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I have just noticed that one of my hens, Holly, has what looks like a large, pointy growth on the back of each leg? It's about half way up the leg so it doesn't touch the ground, she has four toes on each foot... so it's not a toe, I'm really worried, it looks horrible! I have never noticed it before, but I can't say for definite that she has never had it because I just don't know, this will teach my to be more observant I guess. She was a commercial hen before I adopted her from a rescue society if that makes a difference? Please help though I'm worried about her!
Emily, 14, England.

Our hens; Maisie (Light Sussex), Rosie (Bluebell) and three ex-battery hens named Poppy, Holly and Bella!
Deceased; Lulu, Kiwi & Betty. <3

Also ~ a 12 year old Alsation cross named Jess, a goldfish named Bob and a gecko named Magic.
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Emily, 14, England.

Our hens; Maisie (Light Sussex), Rosie (Bluebell) and three ex-battery hens named Poppy, Holly and Bella!
Deceased; Lulu, Kiwi & Betty. <3

Also ~ a 12 year old Alsation cross named Jess, a goldfish named Bob and a gecko named Magic.
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post #2 of 7
4/5/12 at 9:33am

I'm assuming they're not spurs. Otherwise, I think we're gonna need pictures.

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post #3 of 7
4/5/12 at 1:24pm
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Originally Posted by nurse_turtle View Post

I'm assuming they're not spurs. Otherwise, I think we're gonna need pictures.



I agree on pictures. Unless there is a very detailed description about the growths, it's kind of impossible to know whether they are spurs or some abnormal growth.

 

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I am a Roman-Catholic Chicken Girl and proud to be one! Proud owner of 1 Easter Egger rooster, 2 Buff Orpington hens, 2 Silver-Laced Wyandotte hens, 1 ISA Brown hen, 3 Cherry Egger pullets, 5 Barred Rock pullets, 4 Silkie chicks, 3 Ameraucana chicks, 1 Mille Fleur d'Uccle chick, 1 Porcelain d'Uccle chick, 9 Cornish Rock cross chicks and 1 spunky, independent Black Star hen!

 

 

 

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post #4 of 7
4/5/12 at 3:27pm
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I know these aren't hens legs but they look exactly like the ones on the far right. smile.png Thanks!

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Emily, 14, England.

Our hens; Maisie (Light Sussex), Rosie (Bluebell) and three ex-battery hens named Poppy, Holly and Bella!
Deceased; Lulu, Kiwi & Betty. <3

Also ~ a 12 year old Alsation cross named Jess, a goldfish named Bob and a gecko named Magic.
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Emily, 14, England.

Our hens; Maisie (Light Sussex), Rosie (Bluebell) and three ex-battery hens named Poppy, Holly and Bella!
Deceased; Lulu, Kiwi & Betty. <3

Also ~ a 12 year old Alsation cross named Jess, a goldfish named Bob and a gecko named Magic.
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post #5 of 7
4/5/12 at 3:39pm

Well, those are spurs then! big_smile.png Nothing to worry about! One of my hens has a spur growing on one of her legs.

I am a Roman-Catholic Chicken Girl and proud to be one! Proud owner of 1 Easter Egger rooster, 2 Buff Orpington hens, 2 Silver-Laced Wyandotte hens, 1 ISA Brown hen, 3 Cherry Egger pullets, 5 Barred Rock pullets, 4 Silkie chicks, 3 Ameraucana chicks, 1 Mille Fleur d'Uccle chick, 1 Porcelain d'Uccle chick, 9 Cornish Rock cross chicks and 1 spunky, independent Black Star hen!

 

 

 

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I am a Roman-Catholic Chicken Girl and proud to be one! Proud owner of 1 Easter Egger rooster, 2 Buff Orpington hens, 2 Silver-Laced Wyandotte hens, 1 ISA Brown hen, 3 Cherry Egger pullets, 5 Barred Rock pullets, 4 Silkie chicks, 3 Ameraucana chicks, 1 Mille Fleur d'Uccle chick, 1 Porcelain d'Uccle chick, 9 Cornish Rock cross chicks and 1 spunky, independent Black Star hen!

 

 

 

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4/5/12 at 3:45pm
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Oh, wow, thank you! big_smile.png I've never heard of spurs before! Thank you so much! wee.gif
Emily, 14, England.

Our hens; Maisie (Light Sussex), Rosie (Bluebell) and three ex-battery hens named Poppy, Holly and Bella!
Deceased; Lulu, Kiwi & Betty. <3

Also ~ a 12 year old Alsation cross named Jess, a goldfish named Bob and a gecko named Magic.
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Emily, 14, England.

Our hens; Maisie (Light Sussex), Rosie (Bluebell) and three ex-battery hens named Poppy, Holly and Bella!
Deceased; Lulu, Kiwi & Betty. <3

Also ~ a 12 year old Alsation cross named Jess, a goldfish named Bob and a gecko named Magic.
Reply
post #7 of 7
4/6/12 at 6:53am

Your welcome! Usually only roosters have visible spurs, but hens occasionally grow them. If you look on the back of a hen's leg that doesn't have a visible spur, you will see a small bump where the spur would be.

I am a Roman-Catholic Chicken Girl and proud to be one! Proud owner of 1 Easter Egger rooster, 2 Buff Orpington hens, 2 Silver-Laced Wyandotte hens, 1 ISA Brown hen, 3 Cherry Egger pullets, 5 Barred Rock pullets, 4 Silkie chicks, 3 Ameraucana chicks, 1 Mille Fleur d'Uccle chick, 1 Porcelain d'Uccle chick, 9 Cornish Rock cross chicks and 1 spunky, independent Black Star hen!

 

 

 

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I am a Roman-Catholic Chicken Girl and proud to be one! Proud owner of 1 Easter Egger rooster, 2 Buff Orpington hens, 2 Silver-Laced Wyandotte hens, 1 ISA Brown hen, 3 Cherry Egger pullets, 5 Barred Rock pullets, 4 Silkie chicks, 3 Ameraucana chicks, 1 Mille Fleur d'Uccle chick, 1 Porcelain d'Uccle chick, 9 Cornish Rock cross chicks and 1 spunky, independent Black Star hen!

 

 

 

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