Vulture hocks on silkies

[AmyCarys23]

Hi, so I have a new silkie and someone has mentioned that she may be vulture hocked, what does this mean in terms of showing, and is it possible to remove them?

 

[QueenMisha]

Can you post a picture?

Vulture hocks are considered a serious defect (DQ, actually, I think) in all breeds except Sultans, Booted Bantams, and I believe d'Uccles.

They aren't something that can be removed - they are as much a part of the bird as a crest or beard. They are genetic as well, so birds with vulture hocks should not be bred if you are intending to show.

 

[AmyCarys23]

Here is the photo, I'm pretty sure she is vulture hocked, which is such a shame