Another spur question.

[horsechick]

Hi,
I was searching for information on removing these.
Used search function here, got a few good links on things to try.
Also found this info from a link in one of those posts and wondered how someone could do this to a chick to get rid of them when they are young and not have to worry about them at all.

"The spur papilla can be removed when the rooster is still a chick. A veterinarian uses electrocautery to hinder the growing cells of the spur papilla. Since the bony core is not fully developed, the process is quick, non-invasive, and the bird recovers well."

From Poultryhelp.com.

I would much rather do it when they are young and forgo any of it growing at all if possible.

Suggestions?
Thank you,
Angela

 

[Farmer Kitty]

Hmmm!!!! It sounds to me like when we burn the horns on calves. You have to heat them enough to kill the horn off and I would imagine that this is the same for the spurs.

 

[horsechick]

Hi,
I wonder if you might be able to accomplish this with a wood burning tool? Doing it when they are very small?
I would think maybe just a touch of that would do what the vet would do?
Thanks,
Angela

 

[Farmer Kitty]

All I know is that with the calves, you use the dehorning burner and burn until there is a golden colored ring around the horn. Not sure on a rooster. I guess if you want to try it you would have to experiment. When we heat the dehorner up we use a board to see if it is hot enough. If it burns the board it is good to go, so I would think a wood burning tool should work.

 

[horsechick]

I'll have to give it a try and see how it goes. Maybe something that will really make everything easier.
Thanks