Jun 22, 2025 #1 G Goldenlaced_keeper Chirping May 17, 2023 63 80 83 One of my polish hens seems to have spurs. They both face inward and kinda bump into each other. Am I wrong here is this normal for a hen. My other hens don't have them. Do I need to manage them at all? Attachments 20250622_195313.jpg 752.4 KB · Views: 21
One of my polish hens seems to have spurs. They both face inward and kinda bump into each other. Am I wrong here is this normal for a hen. My other hens don't have them. Do I need to manage them at all?
Jun 22, 2025 Thread starter #2 G Goldenlaced_keeper Chirping May 17, 2023 63 80 83 Here's a better photo Attachments 20250622_195317.jpg 701.2 KB · Views: 8
Jun 22, 2025 #3 ClickityChick123 Songster Mar 22, 2025 164 258 111 I've never had a hen like that, but I've seen one in my friend's flock. I don't think it's abnormal, especially for some specific breeds.
I've never had a hen like that, but I've seen one in my friend's flock. I don't think it's abnormal, especially for some specific breeds.
Jun 22, 2025 #4 FrostRanger Free Ranging Oct 3, 2023 3,490 8,617 636 Hens can occasionally have spurs, it's nothing to worry about
Jun 22, 2025 #5 BoundlessLove One Nation Under God 8 Years Apr 16, 2017 1,394 5,937 496 USA I’ve had a few hens with spurs. No, you don’t need to do anything about it. She will be just fine.