Do hens have spurs?

[rubberjonny]

I bought 8 chickens knowing there was 2 cock and 6 hens as a novice chicken owner I don't know a lot about them!!!! But over the last week I have noticed little lumps growing on th back of there legs....... they have got bigger over the last week and as I now know they are SPURS..... but I have looked and looked but not found an answer, DO ANY HENS GROW SPURS???

 

[WalkingOnSunshine]

Almost all chickens are born with spur nubs, even pullets. In some breeds, the nubs are quite large. Having spur nubs does not mean a bird is a cockerel.

If you post photos (of the whole bird, not just the legs) we can help sex them for you, probably. Don't forget to tell us their ages.

 

[Happy Chooks]

Yes, hens can have spurs. My 4 year old buttercup here in molt, but if you look closely, you can see the spurs from her legs.

 

[rubberjonny]

Thanks for that info I will grab photos and get back to you