spurs that curl into a circle

[fishman65]

I just got 5 silkie roosters that I plan to use in my breeding program after they make it through quarentine...when I was taking them out of the cage I counted their toes to make sure they were correct and noticed that the spurs on both feet had grown into a complete circle...should I cut them short and treat for bleeding and pain or should i just coat with oil and wiggle it off...was told that birds grown on wire will have this problem...just wondering the best method...cutting or removing the whole spur?

 

[fishman65]

anybody???

 

[SilkiesForEver]

Here is some info on cutting and twisting off spurs.
http://ultimatefowl.wordpress.com/2009/06/16/199/
Hope it helps!

 

[fishman65]

Thank you silkies for ever...helped a lot...looks like either way will work.

 

[SilkiesForEver]

Your welcome! Glad I could help.