Spur issue in hen

[rrbriss]

We have a sussex hen that has spurs about to grow back into her legs. Sorry about the photo we just put Vaseline on her feet and legs then I decided to take the photos. As you can see they are not true spurs like on our roosters so I am not sure if cutting these back is an option? Suggestions?

 

[redsoxs]

That is bizarre! I have heard of spurred hens but that almost looks like an extra long toe so I'm not sure how you'd go about trimming it. If it was me I'd ask the folks over in the ER section here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/10/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures
Good luck to you!

 

[rrbriss]

She actually has all her toes they are tough to see in the photo. She is also a good layer during laying season.

 

[drumstick diva]

Maybe a vet could tell you if removing that toe(spur?) would be the best solution.

 

[N F C]

I've never seen anything like that before. Hope someone on the emergency forum or a vet can help her out.

Good luck!

 

[WVduckchick]

Personally, here's what I'd try: With help, one person hold the bird, legs away from that person. Take a pair of pliers, gently grab the spur at the base, close to the leg, pliers parallel to the leg. Hold the leg still with your other hand. Gently (just enough squeeze pressure to hold it...not too tight) "twist" the spur and see if it pops at the base. If it does, it should slide right off, like a sheath on a knife. It may bleed a tiny bit, can use some cornstarch, or just pat it dry, or hold pressure for a bit, and it should stop.
If it doesn't pop off easily, then no harm done, explore other options.

If it works, there will be another smaller, soft spur under it, that will harden. Process can be repeated later on.