Such a weirdo! Pics to prove it.

[Chickmagnet9]

My 3 year old hen (Silver Laced Wyandotte) has developed some wicked claws as if she were a roo. What the heck? Has she decided to be the boy? I dont see her acting out. Info, experience and insight is welcomed and appreciated.
Thanks, the gang.

 

[The Phantom]

Lol. My old hen has spurs

 

[mymilliefleur]

I have a few spurred hens in my flock. I think it's genetic not hormonal, as all of my spurred hens are otherwise very ladylike. Certain breeds seem to be more prone to it. Both my Welsummer hens have spurs, and they're only a year old.

 

[aart]

Have a had couple laying hens with spurs.

 

[Chickmagnet9]

Thanks everyone. I wonder if I should leave them or remove them. I guess it's natural and they don't seem to bother her. She's also not tearing up the other hens like a roo would do. Hmmm. Leave well enough alone?

 

[ButtonquailGirl14]

its normal as long as she is not bothered by them i would leave the be!

 

[aart]

Leave well enough alone?

Yeah, leave them.
Only reason to remove spurs is if they interfere with walking or roosting.
Same goes with males, toenails usually cause more damage than spurs.
Could nip the very tips off to dull any sharpness.

 

[Dawnclucks22]

Some dominant hens have spurs.

 

[Chickmagnet9]

Thank you, everyone! I've let them be.