Spur grew INTO his leg!

[Cowgrl4life]

I was just recently visiting another BYCer in the area, and picked up one of her (i think) old english game bantam roosters. His spur looked really long, and on further inspection had actually grew around and back INTO his leg! Now, I don't know if it needs to be trimmed or what because its like it has grown back into the leg and healed around it in the process. It doesn't seem to bother him... should it just be left alone? The pic is kinda blurry because I was taking the picture so close so you can see (sorta) where it has grown around and back in.

 

[usschicago1]

Im sorry i laughed when i read this. I dont know why i just found that funny !

I would cut it off. actually i think they twist off too im not 100% sure though. But you run the risk of infection if you leave it.
Good Luck
Mark

 

[chickenzoo]

It will only continue to dig in as it grows, I would snap them off.

 

[Lollipop]

Don`t think I would snap that one off as the root will also be curved. You might cut the end off where it grew into the leg, then trim it with a dremmel and cut off wheel. That happens a lot on bantams, especially feather legged bantams. Here`s directions, if ya need them..........Pop

Trimming Spurs;

Trimming spurs is very common and most easily accomplished with the use of a Dremmel tool and cut off wheel. Get someone to hold the bird, cut the spur 3/8ths-1/2" out from the leg. The heat from the wheel usually cauterizes the root, but if bleeding occurs, pressure on the spot will stop it in a few minutes. Twisting the hard part off works also as prescribed above, but it leaves a weapon to harden in a few days. The Dremmel tool is the best method and easy.

The cock will struggle a little, but once he is on the ground will act as if nothing happened. Since chickens do not feel pain in the same way other animals do, I have concluded that the struggle is caused by the unfamiliar buzzing of the tool and resistance to being manipulated.......Pop

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