Rooster Spurs

[TheTwoRoos]

Usually leave spurs be unless the spurs are causing him trouble,but recently mine were causing my rooster issues but one just feel off.I try trimming the tips soemtiems.

 

[MotherOfChickens]

Usually leave spurs be unless the spurs are causing him trouble,but recently mine were causing my rooster issues but one just feel off.I try trimming the tips soemtiems.

What if a roo is flogging and using his spurs? (Mine isnt... he is still a baby)... just trying to do my research in case of things like that happening.

 

[Ridgerunner]

If he is flogging a human get rid of him. It's not just the spurs that are a danger. Those claws are really sharp. His (or a hen's ) beak can cut a mouse apart into edible bites. They really like to peck at eyes when attacking. There are too many good roosters out there to put up with one that is a danger to you, your family, and visitors.

 

[TheTwoRoos]

In that case the rooster is dispatched.

 

[cmom]

I have only had a couple of roosters in the past that were attackers. They both went. Sometimes relocation helps them because they are no longer the alpha and in a different environment or they go to freezer camp.

 

[centrarchid]

Note spurs on this three year old cock which are bigger than average. Naturally occurring spurs chickens are evolved to handle do not get so bad because they do not live long enough to get them so big. He is gentle to humans and hens but spurs still cause problems during mating for hens.

 

[MotherOfChickens]

If he is flogging a human get rid of him. It's not just the spurs that are a danger. Those claws are really sharp. His (or a hen's ) beak can cut a mouse apart into edible bites. They really like to peck at eyes when attacking. There are too many good roosters out there to put up with one that is a danger to you, your family, and visitors.

Ok good to know. He is still just 11 weeks old and so far hasnt gone crazy lol and hopefully doesnt!

 

[MotherOfChickens]

I have only had a couple of roosters in the past that were attackers. They both went. Sometimes relocation helps them because they are no longer the alpha and in a different environment or they go to freezer camp.

Good to know! Thank you!

 

[MotherOfChickens]

Note spurs on this three year old cock which are bigger than average. Naturally occurring spurs chickens are evolved to handle do not get so bad because they do not live long enough to get them so big. He is gentle to humans and hens but spurs still cause problems during mating for hens.
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He is pretty! What breed is he?

 

[centrarchid]

American Game / fighting chicken.