ChickNic Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 Hello all, One of my chickens has developed nodules on each side of it's leg. Is this normal? My other chicken does not have them. They are coming up to 2 years old, is it a sign of age? They both seem perfectly well, good appetite and still laying. See picture below: [ Look forward to hearing your thoughts. Thanks, Nicky Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 have amended your link slightly That looks fine to me If the chicken seems fine then personally i wouldn't worry about it I know that I've seen it on other peoples chickens before although I not entirly sure. Do you mean the bit above the back toe? Sorry I can't help much, better advice will be along shortly Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChickNic Posted April 26, 2009 Author Share Posted April 26, 2009 Yes, it is a little higher up the leg than the feet and appears as though it is protuding from the scales. .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feemcg Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 They are spurs, like cockerels have, some hens develop them too. My Cream Legbar has an impressive set.....and I only noticed last week! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scramble Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 This pic shows it as spurs... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 I agree with Fee, they are spurs. My late lamented Artemis Fowl had a very impressive set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patricia W Posted April 26, 2009 Share Posted April 26, 2009 One of my Polish bantams has them - we thought she was a cockerel for a time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChickNic Posted April 27, 2009 Author Share Posted April 27, 2009 That is good news, I feel a bit silly for asking now! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
