fowlweatherfriends - last night I removed my Roo's spurs only to find more spurs underneath! Are you saying that you totally removed them? Also, I didn't use a potato- I simply got the pliers a gave them a concentrated 'twist'... they popped right off without the Roo even flinching! There was a bit of blood, but nothing dripping or anything. Anyway, if you know of a way to permanently remove the spurs, please post. Thanks!