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Most hens have small, or almost nonexistent spurs. Only occasionally will a hen grow long spurs. There are some breeds that may be more likely to grow long spurs, such as Lakenvelders. Male Lakenvelders grow very long spurs quickly, so the chances of a hen growing long spurs as well may be increased.
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Do barred rock roosters have spurs?
They can grow spurs, but normally they don't. Often, a very dominant hen will grow spurs, or a hen that has a need for the extra protection, such as a hen sitting on eggs. I have a very small hen that is low on the pecking order, but very feisty, and she only has one long spur on one of her legs. Also, if there is no rooster around, sometimes the dominant hen will take his place, often growing longer spurs. All chickens have at least very small spurs, and the potential to grow long ones. Typically though, hens won't grow long spurs.
What breeds of roosters do not have spurs?
Spurs are a genetic trait of the male. I am not aware of any breed without spurs.
If a rooster is over 8 months old and still hasn't grown his spurs does that mean he's a hen?
No. The rooster is the male, the hen is the female. Some rooster breeds do not grow spurs at all.
What are the needed nutrients for a layer hen?
Depends on the breed of hen
Will a rooster breed with a different breed of hen?
Yes
Can roosters breed with any kind of hen?
Yes,Roosters have been known to breed with any kind of hen.
Why does buddy compare his friend to a bantam hen?
In A Christmas Memory by Truman Capote, Buddy compares his friend to a Bantam hen because she is small in stature just like the breed of chicken.
What breeds of chickens grow spurs?
A normal hen will not have spurs. However, sometimes hens can have spurs. It's a rare thing to see, and as far as I know is not genetic.
What are the dimensions of a full grown hen?
It depends on what breed the hen is for example a bantam hen will be much smaller than a large chicken breed. The size of a chicken is not usually measured in dimensions anyway it is usually done in lb :)
Does a hen turkey need to breed more then once?
NO
What animal does a hen breed with?
A hen is a female chicken and thus would mate with a male chicken or a rooster.
Chicken rooster that breeds hen has spurs and now is laying eggs?
Firstly, the bird will either be a hen or a rooster, just to clarify ;) Hens can have spurs, it is 'rare' however. Also, when you do not have a rooster in with a flock of hens, one hen will assume the dominant role of flock protector, or alpha hen. This means that her comb will grow larger and more red, and she might even begin to mount the other hens and/or crow. This does not mean she is a rooster, but she is simply filling in his place.
