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spurs
Beth C:
Had the NPIP guys out here yesterday and one of them noticed one of my cocks has 4 spurs - a smaller one growing just below the large one on each leg. Is this common? Is it a defect? Of course, this is the one Fuzz has made a pet of that I was going to let him show...
Also, I\'ve noticed most of the cocks I see at shows have had their spurs cut. Is this expected, or is it just done for convenience because they\'re handled a lot? Would an Ameraucana w/spurs be at a disadvantage?
And, if they need to be removed, when/how do I do it?
John:
--- Quote ---And, if they need to be removed, when/how do I do it?
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http://ameraucana.org/abcforum/index.php?a=topic&t=1150
jerryse:
Mutiple spurs are a breed chacteristic of some breeds like the sumatras which may have been used at some point in the developement of blacks.Cull to remove it from your gene pool.I do not cut spurs.Remove only to regrow damaged spurs.I feel it is better to leave them alone.
Jean:
I\'ve seen it in the silver variety. What color was your bird?
Mike Gilbert:
I believe the Standard is silent on the subject of spurs with regard to Ameraucana. Hence, I have never considered multiple spurs an issue that needed to be dealt with.
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