Jul 16, 2008 #1 gachickeeper In the Brooder 11 Years Joined May 25, 2008 Messages 60 Reaction score 0 Points 39 Location Middle GA When do they usually grow spurs.
Jul 16, 2008 #2 arlee453 Songster 12 Years Joined Aug 13, 2007 Messages 3,768 Reaction score 28 Points 221 Location near Charlotte NC yes, they all do grow spurs, but size can vary widely. They grow very gradually, and the rate varies too from roo to roo.
yes, they all do grow spurs, but size can vary widely. They grow very gradually, and the rate varies too from roo to roo.
Jul 16, 2008 #3 lovemyflock In the Brooder 11 Years Joined Apr 23, 2008 Messages 83 Reaction score 1 Points 39 Location Maryland I think i read that they usually get them at about 9 months or so.
Jul 16, 2008 #4 NYREDS Crowing 12 Years Joined Jan 14, 2008 Messages 5,644 Reaction score 497 Points 303 Yes, they usually but not always grow spurs. In some breeds [Old English, Dutch & Sumatras to name 3] absence of spurs is a disqualification. While most males grow spurs as they mature individual specimens may not-true of any breed.
Yes, they usually but not always grow spurs. In some breeds [Old English, Dutch & Sumatras to name 3] absence of spurs is a disqualification. While most males grow spurs as they mature individual specimens may not-true of any breed.
Jul 17, 2008 Thread starter #5 gachickeeper In the Brooder 11 Years Joined May 25, 2008 Messages 60 Reaction score 0 Points 39 Location Middle GA Ok great info everyone! the picture on my avatar is of my 11 week old B.O rooster. He's the one I was wondering about.
Ok great info everyone! the picture on my avatar is of my 11 week old B.O rooster. He's the one I was wondering about.