Question about showing chickens.

[Adorae]

So in the rules for showing chickens in my state, Missouri, the roosters are not allowed to have spurs. How do people manage this? I'm asking because I would like to start showing, and my birds are still very young. So if there is a process that I need to start, I can.

 

[AinaWGSD]

That doesn't sound right, but I don't show nor do I live in Missouri. I didn't see anything regarding spurs one way or the other on the Missouri State Poultry Association website, but I'm sure they can put you in contact with someone who does. At the very least they have a calendar of shows, you could always stop by and as exhibitors/see for yourself.

 

[Egg Snatcher]

I agree with @AinaWGSD I live in Missouri and have been to shows in Missouri, the roosters had spurs.

 

[AinaWGSD]

Oops, I just realized the link I posted was for Poultry Show Central, not the Missouri State Poultry Association. Sorry! I'm sure if you look through the show links you can still find contact information for someone who will know the definitive answer.

If true, my guess is it's a well intentioned attempt to curb cock fighting that isn't actually enforced.

 

[Adorae]

Thank you both for your replies! I will look into it again, I thought I read that last year, but I can be mistaken.