Spurs, should I cut them off??

[ChickensAreSweet]

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Yes in the video I saw there was a smaller softer spur left underneath. This will regrow the spur.

 

[Pele]

You could always use the 'Hot potato' method, it's extremely effective.

Here's a link to it: https://sites.google.com/a/larsencreek.com/chicken-orthopedics/leg-braces/roosters-spurs--shortening-or-removing

It sounds kind of folksy, but I swear by it. It also lasts for at least a month (a lot of times even longer too).

 

[LynninOK]

Sorry, wrong quote.

 

[mitchell3006]

Use a Dremel tool with a cut-off blade. It cauterizes the end of the spur and it will not grow back. There is no bleeding this way. Be sure to wear eye protection if you do. The blade can break and at 25,000 rpm and do serious injury.

 

[dixiebeast]

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i was told my bcm were roos, One is 10 weeks and one is 13-14 weeks and they neither one even have spur bumps?

I have BLRWs that are 21 weeks and are barely showing a bump?? I have never had roos show spurs that young??

 

[donrae]

Why are you wanting to remove spurs?

 

[saladin]

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Spur removal is very normal and done for several reason:

1. Hen treading.
2. Tie-cords.
3. Humans.

What mitchell said is basic: 'Use a Dremel tool with a cut-off blade. It cauterizes the end of the spur and it will not grow back. There is no bleeding this way. Be sure to wear eye protection if you do. The blade can break and at 25,000 rpm and do serious injury.'