- Jun 1, 2007
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Hi,
Last night my neighbor who's grown up with chickens told me the story about her favorite rooster, who loved her and hated her little brother, and how the roo spurred(sp.!) her brother when he went to collect eggs...well, it's made me do some research and I've been reading up on rooster behavior(I'd like to eventually get one) on the forum. But can't seem to find the answer to my question...
What I was wondering is how exactly does a roo spur you? It seems that all the pictures of spurs I've seen point downward. How would he do it except to go up and then down on something or someone. Seems rather cumbersome. I'm really curious because I do have two young children and before I commit to having a rooster, I have to weigh the pros and cons, AND I've had my favorite dog bite my son(thank God, not serious!!) and the whole situation was so emotionally draining and don't want to have to go through something like that with another animal that I have the control to have or not!
Any advice or info is greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Cindy
Last night my neighbor who's grown up with chickens told me the story about her favorite rooster, who loved her and hated her little brother, and how the roo spurred(sp.!) her brother when he went to collect eggs...well, it's made me do some research and I've been reading up on rooster behavior(I'd like to eventually get one) on the forum. But can't seem to find the answer to my question...
What I was wondering is how exactly does a roo spur you? It seems that all the pictures of spurs I've seen point downward. How would he do it except to go up and then down on something or someone. Seems rather cumbersome. I'm really curious because I do have two young children and before I commit to having a rooster, I have to weigh the pros and cons, AND I've had my favorite dog bite my son(thank God, not serious!!) and the whole situation was so emotionally draining and don't want to have to go through something like that with another animal that I have the control to have or not!
Any advice or info is greatly appreciated! Thanks!
Cindy