JPalmer Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Hi, I thought maybe someone would know how exactly to cut cockeral spurs that grow or can they be cut? One of my cockerals can be a bit aggressive and he has some vicious spurs and I thought if I could cut them that it might help the amount of cuts he gives me Thanks ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted June 28, 2012 Share Posted June 28, 2012 Hi. Yes you can trim them, if you hold the bird up to the light you will see that there is a translucent part of the spur and a darker area where there is a blood supply. You can cut the translucent bit with a pair of pliers or dog nail clippers Dont take off too much if you are unsure. A metal nail file can be used to smooth over the edges If you are really worried just use a nail file on the spur at its existing length to round off the sharp point There is probably a video on You Tube explaining how to do it, there are other methods including twisting off the spur and removing it with a hot potato but these can cause bleeding If the spur bleeds some flour should stop the bleeding or rub on a bar of soap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JPalmer Posted June 28, 2012 Author Share Posted June 28, 2012 Thanks so much Redwing ... Should have thought to do a search on youtube ... Thanks again!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
