Spur bumps on 4-6 week chicks

[SJensen]

Hi, I have a dozen mixed-breed chicks 4-6 weeks old that I bought at an auction. Some behave like roosters and/or have pink combs developing. However, they ALL have spur bumps. Do pullets develop spur bumps this early or am I going to end up with a bunch of roosters?!

 

[paintedsavvy]

They all have those bumps. It is possible for hens to develop spurs, but pretty rare, I believe. (Correct me if I'm wrong.)

 

[paintedsavvy]

Here is a topic I posted about this subject.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=190134

 

[speckledhen]

I've had two hens with spurs. They were small, but definitely there. Both sexes have that bump, though.

 

[SJensen]

I'm relieved to hear that they all have the bumps where the spurs would be -- thanks!

 

[obe10]

even as chicks both genders have spurs they look like "little bumps." the roos continue to grow but the hens stay "little bumps"