How Do I Trim My Roosters Spurs?

[redhen]

They reeeeeally need to be done. I have been putting it off...
I dont want to hurt them... but they are wicked long and dangerous for my girls now..
Are they like dogs claws?.. with a quick in them that will bleed??
Dremel tool?? What head on it?? Wont that hurt them?
And HOW do i know how far is safe to cut down??
Help, Please..

 

[Orpingtons4U]

Go to your vet to have them removed

 

[quercus21]

Next spring, I'll be doing this:

Enjoy

 

[Carols Clucks]

Our good old boy needs his done too, going to try the hot potato thing

 

[cafarmgirl]

My husband just clipped off the sharp end then filed what was left so it was smooth and rounded. Still has some spur but it doesn't do any damage to the hens. Though we're going to get a Dremmel to make it quicker and easier. We usually give him a trim about once a month.

 

[DCasper]

That was amazing, I have never seen spurs removed before.

 

[redhen]

My husband just clipped off the sharp end then filed what was left so it was smooth and rounded.  Still has some spur but it doesn't do any damage to the hens.  Though we're going to get a Dremmel to make it quicker and easier.  We usually give him a trim about once a month.

Mine have never been done... its been like 3 yeras..
I'm gonna be in trouble with this mess.... *sigh*

 

[redhen]

Next spring, I'll be doing this:

Enjoy

Cool! Thanks! I'll watch them tonight!