Spurs

[Walpysteve]

Hi, if there are the little bumps on the leg of a chicken is that always male? In other words, do hens ever get little bumps down there on their leg? Thanks

 

[nzpouter]

hens get it too... some oriental game hens can even grow them to a decent size.

 

[ramirezframing]

all young birds have them, on boys and some girls they will grow into spurs

 

[Mahonri]

spurs are not a determining factor for sex, wouldn't that make it too easy?

ETA: there are breeds that are exceptions.