4yr old hen growing spurs

[ChickenJV12]

Omg no my hens is no where near like that! I had no idea they could do that!!! That's amazing!!!!

Can you send pics of your hens spurs? I'm just curious.

 

[shannon84]

Can you send pics of your hens spurs? I'm just curious.

Yes! I will get a picture of them tomorrow, I've been meaning to take a picture of them. They are short but pointy. It's like they recently started growing.

 

[aart]

One of our best broodies, 5 yr old buckeye, Patty, has grown spurs over the last few years. She still raises at least 2 clutches a year.... and NO ONE dares mess with her!
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Have you ever trimmed these, they look like they could be butt pokers?

 

[NHUH]

“Mutter” is a rescue hen and she got spurs too. I don’t know how old she is but she’s definitely past henopause. Of course she’s in charge too

 

[MissChick@dee]

When hens get older they could be getting closer to the end or their laying careers. Their estrogen levels drop and there’s nothing to keep the testosterone levels in check.
If the left ovary has damage (or worn out) it happens.
Kinda like me looking forward to growing chin hairs!!!

 

[shannon84]

View attachment 1593844 View attachment 1593845 View attachment 1593846 “Mutter” is a rescue hen and she got spurs too. I don’t know how old she is but she’s definitely past henopause. Of course she’s in charge too

She's a very pretty girl! My hens is slightly shorter than those. What's her bracelet for? Lol menopause that was cute

 

[shannon84]

When hens get older they could be getting closer to the end or their laying careers. Their estrogen levels drop and there’s nothing to keep the testosterone levels in check.
If the left ovary has damage (or worn out) it happens.
Kinda like me looking forward to growing chin hairs!!!

Poor hens lol yes I know what you mean. I have that to look forward too

 

[fisherlady]

Have you ever trimmed these, they look like they could be butt pokers?

They were trimmed in the spring, I noticed them today when cleaning coops, so will be trimming them again..

 

[chickengeorgeto]

Like some women grow mustaches some hens grow spurs.

An older hen who does so is like was mentioned before going through some serious hormonal changes as her laying life slowly slips away.

 

[NHUH]

She's a very pretty girl! My hens is slightly shorter than those. What's her bracelet for? Lol menopause that was cute

Shes is pretty, I can see the wisdom in her eyes haha. She came with the bracelet, we just got her, I’m gonna cut it off once she’s more comfy! She’s not a number anymore!