clipping a roos spurs

[mare]

my roos spurs are getting real long and ive noticed he has to kinda spread his legs to walk now. how short can the spurs be clipped---dont wanna make him bleed

[Ernie]

Does he HAFTA spread his legs or does he just prefer to walk like that? An older roo will have somewhat of a swagger.

Of all the roosters I've had, I've never had one of any breed where I HAD to clip the spurs. I'm not sure I'd keep such a high maintenance bird around anyway.

[mare]

he unfortunatley became more of a pet cuz of my grandson, i'm not one for making my food pets so he is not one i will eat.
yeah it looks like he "has" to walk so the spurs dont hit each other.

[Cyngbaeld]

1/8 - 1/4 inch from the side of the leg. I use a small hack saw. It will bleed, so have blood stop powder handy or cauterize it.

[mare]

Originally Posted by Cyngbaeld

1/8 - 1/4 inch from the side of the leg. I use a small hack saw. It will bleed, so have blood stop powder handy or cauterize it.

thanks

[Allen W]

Grasp them with a pair of pliers and twist, very minimal bleeding.

[mare]

does that twist them right off?

[WstTxLady]

Never seen the "twist off" where they didn't bleed A LOT. Hand hack saw works the best.