Julianna Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 Our Rhode Island Red, Bette, has rapidly developed a spur on each leg about 1cm long and facing toward the other leg (rather than sticking out of the back of the leg). They look like little bolts. She isn't distressed by it and her behaviour hasnt changed. She's still laying. Any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gavclojak Posted May 4, 2014 Share Posted May 4, 2014 I could be wrong but I thought it not uncommon for hens to develop "spurs" I think, and again I could be wrong, that it's an inherited gene. As long as she doesn't start cock a doodle doing then I think you'll be ok:) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beantree Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 We have had hens with spurs. They were still laying. In particular we had a RIR with large spurs who was top hen, so perhaps it is common in that breed. We also have a leghorn with just one spur, which looks rather odd and she is bottom of the pecking order. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Julianna Posted May 5, 2014 Author Share Posted May 5, 2014 Thank you. I'll strike it from my worry list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Space Chick Posted May 5, 2014 Share Posted May 5, 2014 Yep, I have 4 hens all sporting very spectacular spurs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
