Can a Golden Comet Hen Have Spurs?

[RhondaXYZ]

Before you laugh too hard, I want you to know that I have had chickens for 20 years. A few months ago I got five golden comet hens. They are laying eggs and I believe they are about 1 1/2 years old. None have a tail curling down. None have long neck feathers. No combs to speak of. None crow. But one has long spurs! Is this possible?!
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[dawg53]

I had a Barred Rock hen that had spurs, about 3/4" long spurs. She was a good layer.

 

[aggiemae]

We have two hens with spurs, though the Wellsummer only has one. Weird.

 

[Wyandottes7]

It isn't very common, but it is possible for hens to have spurs. It usually ocurrs in game breeds, though, or in older, dominant hens. I've never had a hen with spurs, but I've seen several birds that have.

 

[CluckCluck18]

Thank goodness.....thought I was going nuts!
Was outside today checking the girls out and noticed my Welsummer hen, Kip who is about 18 months old has spurs....she definitely is a girl and no crowing....never realized that could happen.
Leave it to you guys to know everything....thanks again!