Question About My Roo

[Grand-hen-ma]

Hello everyone and happy weekend.

I was checking my girls and Roo when I noticed how long their nailr are. Does anyone know if I should trim their nails? How about the spikes on my Roo? I don't want to hurt any of them.

Thanks
Colette

 

[Pinky]

You can trim his claws and his spur if you want to or feel it's necessary, but you don't have to. I don't clip my chickens nails or spurs because most of mine free range and they may need them. They should wear down naturally.

 

[smarsh2]

i have never heard this asked before and am interested in others answers. i guess if they are kept in tight confinements, they may not use them much and they could get too long. you will find them very though, however.

 

[Grand-hen-ma]

Thanks for the help. I appreciate it.

 

[WhetzelMomma]

You can trim nails the same way you would trim cat and dog nails. Spurs are different, I don't mess with my rooster's spurs, but there are videos about how to do it on You tube.

 

[Pinky]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/viewtopic.php?id=444881
Here's a link to a recent post that has liinks to some videos. Maybe they will help you