I am completely new to chickens and I have never been spurred by a rooster, the idea frightens me. I keep hearing stories from my mother about how she had to have stitches because of a mean roo, but I still want a rooster so bad! They're gorgeous and I want him to protect me feathery gals when I'm not out in the yard. However I DO NOT want to be afraid to walk out into the yard ever! I've seen the hot potato method which sounds like it works for a few weeks but I'm scared that I may hurt him and that would break my heart, so I was wondering if a vet could permanently remove the spurs for me. Like knock him out and clip them off quick and all so that they won't come back. I'm ok with trimming them but I don't want to end up with bloody legs if I forget to once or twice. Ideally I would like my rooster to be tame and friendly, but I understand realistically he will probably go through a mean spell. Has anyone had their roos permanently de-spurred and how much was it for the procedure?
