rooster spurs
How to Trim Chicken Beaks, Claws, and Spurs
August 13, 2021 · Gail Damerow · Feed & Health
Learn how to trim chicken beaks, claws, and spurs using pet toenail clippers or human nail trimmers to keep poultry keratin managed.
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Chicken Spurs: Who Gets Them?
May 13, 2021 · Pam Freeman · Feed & Health
What is a Chicken Spur? A chicken spur is actually part of the shank bone that’s covered with a hard layer made of keratin; the same thing found in our fingernails and hair. Spurs are routinely found on roosters and they’re used for protection and fighting.
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A Comprehensive Guide to Rooster Spurs
March 14, 2019 · Pam Freeman · Chickens 101
Do All Roosters Get Spurs? Learn why they grow, what they are used for, and how to maintain rooster spurs.
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