HELP! Rooster Spur Question.

[operator16]

I hope this is posted in the correct section - If not, please forgive me.

Do all chicks have spur buds? I have young chicks all under 2 months and I think I see spur buds on most of them! Is that typical? Would only the roosters have those buds? Do the hens have them and they just stay that tiny? Please advise. I'm kind of worried.

 

[sandy sea]

My hens do not have spur bumps. Only my Roosters. Maybe someone else will say something else.

 

[Chris09]

Hens can have spur buds just the same as hens can get spurs...


Chris

 

[emvickrey]

I didn't know hens get spurs. None of mine do.

 

[Chris09]

Quote:
Yup,
And they know how to use them too... lol


Chris

 

[Iluvmypeeps]

Yep, my White rock hens have some spur buds. They are slowly increasing in size, but they've always been smaller than my rooster's buds.

 

[Tuffoldhen]

All chicks have those numbs. Cockerels get a good start on spurs around 6 or 7 months. Yes hens can get spurs!

 

[operator16]

Thanks! That's all good info. I guess I will have to wait and see.

 

[Tiss]

Most of my pullets have spur buds.

 

[Aframechickens191]

only time will tell, but if it makes you feel better, i have an EE hen with one spur and its longer than any of the spurs on my 4 roosters!

dont worry about the chicks, they wont all be roosters