May 6, 2009 #1 chickado In the Brooder 11 Years Joined Aug 26, 2008 Messages 12 Reaction score 0 Points 22 Location LORIS, SC Does anyone know if anything can be done about the sharp spurs on the roosters? They are tearing up my hens!!!
Does anyone know if anything can be done about the sharp spurs on the roosters? They are tearing up my hens!!!
May 6, 2009 #2 Emzyyy Runs with Deer 11 Years Joined Jul 14, 2008 Messages 2,952 Reaction score 27 Points 191 Location Derby Kansas I heard of removing spurs using a baked potato pressed on the spur for like 3 minutes grab and pull. Ive never heard of anyone using it. It was in a poulty book. I don't even know if it would work.
I heard of removing spurs using a baked potato pressed on the spur for like 3 minutes grab and pull. Ive never heard of anyone using it. It was in a poulty book. I don't even know if it would work.
May 6, 2009 #3 big red chicken Songster 10 Years Joined Mar 18, 2009 Messages 126 Reaction score 0 Points 119 Location Greenville NC not an expert but I have a friend who said she trimmed her rooster spurs. I haven't reach that poing with my chickens only 13 wks old
not an expert but I have a friend who said she trimmed her rooster spurs. I haven't reach that poing with my chickens only 13 wks old
May 6, 2009 #4 jbowen9 Songster 10 Years Joined Apr 10, 2009 Messages 289 Reaction score 9 Points 120 Location southwest Virginia i usually just trim mine with a spur saw or hacksaw works just as good just dont go too far because they will be into the quick and will bleed some
i usually just trim mine with a spur saw or hacksaw works just as good just dont go too far because they will be into the quick and will bleed some
May 6, 2009 #5 Pumpkinpup Poultry Princess 12 Years Joined Jul 16, 2008 Messages 4,147 Reaction score 38 Points 336 Location North-West Georgia If you will grab the spur firmly and twist back and forth it will twist right off the nub. It won't hurt the bird.
If you will grab the spur firmly and twist back and forth it will twist right off the nub. It won't hurt the bird.