Does my hen have spurs?

[MidnightMaran]

I have a two year old Black Langshan, and I'm wondering if she has spurs. I'd like to know if they really are spurs, or something else that could be serious or important. I am positive she is a hen, because she lays eggs and looks like a female in all other aspects. The spurs are above her back toe, and they're about a 1/2 inch long and they never appear to be hurting her when she sits, so they're not a problem, but I'm curious if they really are spurs. I have pictures of the hen (the picture was taken in winter, so the grass is dead) and her feet, but I could only get a clear picture of one foot. The grass is long right now and she doesn't like to show off her feathery little tootsies! lol

 

[EggSighted4Life]

they're not a problem, but I'm curious if they really are spurs.

Yep, them are spurs!

A bunch of my friends older ladies have them. They're actually kinda common just not super common. Most likely to happen in Mediterranean breeds allegedly, my friends are Wyandottes and Orps.

I had a two year old hen that started crowing a while back! Also kinda common.

As long as they aren't causing discomfort or breaking her eggs then it shouldn't be a problem. If you do need to look into altering them, I have HEARD (no experience) a hot potato method works well while being pain free.

She's lovely!

Sometimes, doing any treatments or getting a photo might be easiest after they've gone to roost for the evening, No chasing if you keep it dark usually,

 

[MidnightMaran]

Great! I'm glad it's normal. Her spurs are not doing any damage, so I don't need to do anything to them. Thank you!

 

[GC-Raptor]

My Golden Comet at 4 years old. Yes she does have two legs, both with spurs. . She also started to crow at 4 years old. Not very well, but the motions were like a Rooster. She was the last of 5 Golden Comets. GC