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They can be. They stab into the horses sides and can cause injury. It really hurts.
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Why do roosters have spurs?
Roosters with spurs are a throw back to the ancient breeds of chickens that had to defend themselves in the wild. The spurs are a defense mechanism that they can use to fend off predators.
Can one use a Hot wire De beaker to remove spurs?
It is possible depending on the debeaker used. It seems rather cruel to put the bird through that sort of trauma when there are other methods available that are less painful. If you are bothering to remove the spurs then one assumes you wish to keep the cockerel and you might want to consider another method. Trimming and the "hot potato" method are less traumatic and with reduce the chances of infection.
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.
Are plovers spurs poisonous to dogs?
No the spurs aren't poisons but will cut you and dogs with it's spurs if you grab our touch the eggs
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.
Can you get horse riding spurs that aren't cruel My horse is VERY lazy I whip him as hard as I can and it makes no difference I was going to get spurs but I want to get ones that are not cruel?
All spurs are potently cruel but are possible to use with advanced experience. ask your riding instructor for advise and search for more advice on other websites or on you tube to see how there used!
What are spur gears use for?
They aren't really used that much anymore, they used to clip onto someone's boot and then that somebody would get on a horse and kick it with the spurs to get the horse to move. You don't need spurs! They are cruel and dangerous. Just use the heel of your riding boot.
Why do roosters have spurs?
Roosters with spurs are a throw back to the ancient breeds of chickens that had to defend themselves in the wild. The spurs are a defense mechanism that they can use to fend off predators.
How do children use cruel in their sentence?
Here are some sentences.It is cruel to make fun of someone.Don't be cruel to her.
What can you use to cut off a roosters spurs?
your teeth
What are the spurs on ball pythons?
The spurs on pythons are called Pelvic Spurs. They are attached to what is left of the femur and pelvic girdle in Boas and Pythons. The males use them to tickle the females during courtship.
How can you use cruel in a sentence with innate?
Being cruel is not an innate condition.
Can you use cruel in a sentence?
"Can you use cruel in a sentence?" is a sentence, so yes, unless you mean something else?
Can you use kinesio tape as treatment for heel spurs?
Kinesio tape will not heal heel spurs but it can help with the pain of the spurs. Using the Kinesio tape will give some relief when you are up walking around.
What did Indians use spurs for?
for a bong bro yea bro
What is San Antonios slogan?
Spurs! Spurs! Spurs!
How do you use the word cruel in a sentence?
In the 1960's people were very cruel to blacks,
