What age do roosters spurs come in?

[Jamin Mayer]

I have a variety of 13 week old chickens. (We have 14 in all). I have no idea if I have on rooster in the bunch. By watching their behavior, I sort of think I have some (or one). But, I dunno...

However, every chicken I have has a bump behind the leg, but none are growing out to make it difinitive as to who is the rooster. (And I understand the bump behind the leg is normal).

When we bought the chicks I think 5 of them were straight run, so I had a 50% chance of getting a rooster with the 5 straight runs.

I have searched the internet, but no specific time line for the spurs to be evident.

Anyone know how many weeks spurs come out?

 

[deerman]

first roosters and hens both can have spurs, more roosters than hens. as you see all have them, and some of my hens spurs are just as large as a rooster. age 3 to 6 months, lot other things to look for like tail feathers comb size and color. those will show first.

At 13 weeks roosters should stand out by comb and feathers.........

 

[Liana]

If you can, post pictures over in the "What Breed or Gender" section. You should get some good answers there.

 

[Jamin Mayer]

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Good info. That is helpful.

 

[Jamin Mayer]

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Thanks for that tip.

 

[eKo_birdies]

also.. the body shape of roosters is completely different. they are much more "upright" and "leggier."