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It really would depend on the size of the rooster. Spurs will grow to a certain length and then start to curl. They will curl more than once but it is hard on the bird. Walking becomes difficult. Trimming spurs is not that hard.
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What is the function of chicken spur?
Only roosters grow the spur. The spurs of a cockerel are used for defense against predators.
Do chickens and roosters have a tong on the back of their leg?
Roosters have a SPUR. Hens do not grow spurs. Spurs show at about 8 months old and older.
Do roosters have 3 toes and 1 spur?
They have 3 toes in the front one towards the rear and a sur if they are mature enough.
Are roosters vertabrates?
Yes, roosters have a spine. They are vertebrates.
Is 4 roosters too many for 6 hens?
Better to say 4 roosters is too many for 4 roosters. The 6 hens can wait a bit and soon there will be one rooster a-go-go, one in the hereafter, one running away, and one squating on the ground. The hens could deal with 6 roosters, but the big boy a go-go won't stand for more than him with his flock. actually 1 rooster needs 5 hens to be satisfied other wise roosters will fight One rooster will service (fertilize the eggs of) up to 6 hens. If you have more than 6 hens, you will need another rooster. 4 roosters on 6 hens is not good. The roosters will fight and the hens will be exhausted running from all the roosters.
What do you call the spike on a roosters legs?
The spike on a roosters leg is called a spur. they can get sharp so when they get to big you need to file them. for instructions see http://www.fowlvisions.com/?p=39
What is a spur on a chicken used for?
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.
What is the function of chicken spur?
Only roosters grow the spur. The spurs of a cockerel are used for defense against predators.
Do chickens and roosters have a tong on the back of their leg?
Roosters have a SPUR. Hens do not grow spurs. Spurs show at about 8 months old and older.
Do golden lace wyandotte roosters have spurs?
Golden Lace Wyandotte roosters have spurs after they are around a year-old. When they are young, you will notice a bump on the inside of the leg. As the rooster matures, this will develop into a spur.
What is on a roosters leg?
The appendage you see growing about 2 inches up from the bottom of the foot and on the inside of each leg is called a SPUR and is used by the rooster as a defencive weapon. Hens do not grow this spur.
Do roosters have 3 toes and 1 spur?
They have 3 toes in the front one towards the rear and a sur if they are mature enough.
What is the difference between a cane and a spur on a grapevine?
cane is a big piece and the spur is a small is a piece
What are rooster spurs?
A rooster spur is the bony like horn that grows on his legs which he uses for fights with other roosters. Some hens may also grow smaller spurs.
Can a roosters spur be removed?
There are blood vessels running through spurs, and thus if they are cut off, they will bleed a LOT. In fact, they can bleed so much that the rooster will die (you should always wrap up a broken spur immediately). There are ways to remove spurs, but they must be done very carefully.
Who was South Carolina's mascot prior to Cocky?
Cocky's father, Big Spur!!!
Do roosters live in groups?
No, roosters tend to not like having other roosters around
