My roosters spurs

[Henniezues]

Trim them the same way you trim a dog or cat's nails, use a pair of dog clippers or a dremel to cut them back but mind the quick. Do not twist them off

Thank you

 

[KimbosKluckers]

Forgive me as I’m new to roosters and just acquired a stray…is this normal? That’s like 3” long? Mine is young I believe but wondering if I need to look forward to this? Thanks.

 

[Henniezues]

They are definitely too long, this is also my first rooster. I had no idea I would be filing his spurs downThankfully he is a big baby-learning as I go!

 

[Crazy Chicken Keeper]

Woooah they are long never had spurs even half that size! Never had to clip mine but I would clip these

 

[chooki]

I gave a rooster some pedicure treatment last month after he flogged me a couple of times with his spurs. I cut the tip of his spurs with a wire cutter, it's hard work. I could have used a grinder, but I didn't want to hurt my rooster. Then, I used wood file to make his spurs round.

Very satisfied afterwards. None of my other roosters received such a treatment because they were all loving and sweet.

Feeling the wood file working on his spurs, it gave me so much joy!

This was him afterwards (the barred rock mix in the front):

 

[RubelliteRose]

Forgive me as I’m new to roosters and just acquired a stray…is this normal? That’s like 3” long? Mine is young I believe but wondering if I need to look forward to this? Thanks.

It depends upon the rooster. Two of my roosters have long spurs like that. They desperately need to be trimmed, but both of them have been molting and I hate to handle them too much while the feathers are coming in. Hopefully we can trim them this weekend
Our youngest rooster, Ezra, is 1 1/2. He has small spurs that may never need to be trimmed. My tiny Silver Leghorn, Cricket, has a more impressive set of spurs than Ezra

 

[Henniezues]

I gave a rooster some pedicure treatment last month after he flogged me a couple of times with his spurs. I cut the tip of his spurs with a wire cutter, it's hard work. I could have used a grinder, but I didn't want to hurt my rooster. Then, I used wood file to make his spurs round.

Very satisfied afterwards. None of my other roosters received such a treatment because they were all loving and sweet.

Feeling the wood file working on his spurs, it gave me so much joy!

This was him afterwards (the barred rock mix in the front):

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I love this photo!

 

[McChooky]

My rooster has never had his spurs trimmed because they enable him to fight off predators if attacked.My flock free ranges in an open fence next to the woods and my dogs can't always protect them

 

[dawg53]

A Dremel tool with a cutting wheel is the way to go, that's what I use. It cauterizes the blood.
Wrap the rooster in a towel, including his head, with his feet sticking out at the bottom. Tie his legs (shanks) together with clothesline. Then get to work on the spurs. Wear safety goggles or shield when cutting.

 

[RubelliteRose]

My rooster has never had his spurs trimmed because they enable him to fight off predators if attacked.My flock free ranges in an open fence next to the woods and my dogs can't always protect them

He is beautiful!
Unfortunately, my roosters (half-brothers) have spurs that point inward instead of to the back. When they get long, the spurs bang into each other and into their legs when they walk