May 6, 2009 #1 chickado In the Brooder 11 Years Aug 26, 2008 12 0 22 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 Jul 14, 2008 2,952 27 191 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 Mar 18, 2009 126 0 119 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 Apr 10, 2009 289 9 120 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 Jul 16, 2008 4,147 38 336 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.