I'd like to know what types of breeds of roosters that do not grow spurs ?

[aurimilky]

I'd like to know what types of breeds of roosters that do not grow spurs ?

(Yes I know this reply is going to come up in a topic posts some where in the posts "but all roosters grow spurs, it is part of being a rooster", that maybe true or not, but this topic is for rooster breeds that don't grow spurs, okay back to topic.)

Reason I am looking for a breed of rooster, that has no spurs is because for safety. No attacks from the rooster's spurs, harming people and other animals.

My mum runs to holiday caravans in between Spring to Summer, so there are kids running around the farm site (horse farm). So having a rooster with no spurs is a must have.

 

[Squishychicken]

not all roos are mean and attack. you can train them to respect you here's an article on training the to respect you.

www.backyardchickens.com/articles/author/squishychicken.495040/

 

[sylviethecochin]

I am pretty sure all roosters grow spurs, though. You can trim them, of course.

Have you considered getting an older rooster from another farm, maybe one or two years old, well-trained and proven not to attack, instead of just looking for one that wouldn't do harm if he did attack?

 

[adrikeen]

I have had some Silkie roosters not grow spurs or if they did, they were actually rounded...and never got the sharp tip. They also have very docile personalities.

I empathize...I loved my Leg Horn rooster from several years ago but I still have the scar where he put his spur into my calf.

 

[Squishychicken]

I trim my roos spurs...i round them out so they arnt sharp or real long. this prevents the cutting on the hens skin that sometimes happens when the birds are mating. I use dog nail clippers and am very careful to avoid the quick.

again if your roo is trained to respect then he won't attack. and to train the roo not to attack others then you give the kids plastic bags and shake them at the roo to scare it away. just tell the kids to not chase it around for longer then half a minute

 

[aurimilky]

not all roos are mean and attack. you can train them to respect you here's an article on training the to respect you.

www.backyardchickens.com/articles/author/squishychicken.495040/

ok thx

I am pretty sure all roosters grow spurs, though. You can trim them, of course.

Already post that in my post.

Have you considered getting an older rooster from another farm, maybe one or two years old, well-trained and proven not to attack, instead of just looking for one that wouldn't do harm if he did attack?

That is not an option

I have had some Silkie roosters not grow spurs or if they did, they were actually rounded...and never got the sharp tip. They also have very docile personalities.

I empathize...I loved my Leg Horn rooster from several years ago but I still have the scar where he put his spur into my calf.

ok cool

I trim my roos spurs...i round them out so they arnt sharp or real long. this prevents the cutting on the hens skin that sometimes happens when the birds are mating. I use dog nail clippers and am very careful to avoid the quick.

Ok

again if your roo is trained to respect then he won't attack. and to train the roo not to attack others then you give the kids plastic bags and shake them at the roo to scare it away. just tell the kids to not chase it around for longer then half a minute

No I see some kid not listening as they do and getting harmed. Plus bag = food to my rooster and hens, so he is not scared of any bags and will come over for the food.

 

[aurimilky]

Okay back to topic. This topic is for breeds of roosters that do not grow spurs. thanks

 

[LilJoe]

There are no breeds of chickens that do not grow spurs. All roosters grow spurs, even small rounded ones, and most if not all hens have spurs. As Squishy said, you can teach them to respect you.

Another option is to despur the rooster, but I don't recommend this.

 

[chickenmeadow]

That same question had crossed my mind a few times before, it was always just after a confrontation by a few different roosters over the years. I no longer worry about the spurs getting me because there has always been a way to stop them.

A "wise old farmer" advised that I pick up the offending rooster, hold him good & close to my body, & just walk around with him & the flock for about 5 minutes; he said it would let him know who's boss (alpha), humble & embarrass him in front of his ladies, & he wouldn't want that to happen again. So I mustered up some bravery, wore my barn jacket to protect myself from any scratches & waited for the right opportunity to grab him up. It worked! One other stubborn roo had to be picked up 2 times but, it worked too. My most recent rooster "Buckbeak" (who is very brave & attentive to his ladies in the forest here) often enjoyed crowing back & forth with me, he probably noticed that one time I gave up at 32 crows; a few days later he challenged me, I picked him up, & we are great friends again. All is well! Best wishes.

 

[Better Than Rubies]

No I see some kid not listening as they do and getting harmed. Plus bag = food to my rooster and hens, so he is not scared of any bags and will come over for the food.

Then...maybe, you shouldn't get a rooster? Mind me asking why you want/need one, anyways?
Forgive me if I sound rude, but the others already are giving you great advice! Too bad 'none of those are options'? Are you absolutely positive none of those options/advice could end up working out after all? =)
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Sincerely,
Cara