can a hen have spurs?

[jennh]

Hi ! I have a Welsumer hen that is 2 yrs old. Last year she DID lay eggs, but I don't think she's laying this year. At least not yet. Anyway, when I left the "girls" out to free-range yesterday, I watched as they walked by me. I happened to notice that Wendy Welsumer had spurs! Yikes! I never noticed that before, and I'm sure I would have if she had them. Can a hen have spurs, or is it normal?

Jen

 

[lurky]

I have 2 ee bantam hens that have spurs. Fortunately they dont use them

 

[92caddy]

Yes some hens do get spurs. I have a hen that has spurs as big as boys got. ...........

 

[katrinag]

Yes hens get spurs. Usually not as big as roos.