they get longer because when they are older they need to be able to fight to save their flock
The spur on a chicken is usualy on a rooster and it is like a big claw on the bottom of their leg. I have chickens and my hens have tiny spur like things but roosters spurs are much bigger.
Only roosters grow the spur. The spurs of a cockerel are used for defense against predators.
yes the the turkey is bigger than the chiken
Many chicken breeds can grow spurs, but some common breeds known for prominent spurs include Rhode Island Reds, Leghorns, and Wyandottes. Spurs are more commonly found on males than females and are used as a defense mechanism or during mating rituals.
No. The eggs are about the same.
Slightly bigger than the chicken.
Cross breed them with an ostrich
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Spurs can also be trimmed by using a dremel type tool grinding down the tips. This is usually a two person job. Yes they can be cut with sharp shears but they WILL bleed. I asked a chicken breeder to trim my roosters spurs for me.
Slightly bigger then a golf ball.
Spurs! Spurs! Spurs!
Rooster spurs are bony protrusions located on the back of a rooster's legs. They vary in length, shape, and thickness, depending on the breed and age of the rooster. Spurs are usually curved and can be sharp, used for defending territory and asserting dominance.