Thoughts on the baked potato method on removing spurs.

[Sunshine Coop]

I have been recently researching ways to trim down rooster spurs. My rooster isn't even a year old so he does not need it done, but I was wondering about your thoughts on the baked potato method. I would rather use this method than any of the other ones I've heard about which were sawing it off, ripping it off w/o the potato, and cutting it off. What are your opinions on this method? Do you have any other ways to trim a rooster's spurs? Thanks! ❤

 

[HappyClucker7]

I don't own a rooster, but the potato method seems pretty painless. I think you should try it and see how your rooster reacts.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

One if the 4H families does this. Bird didn't even seem to realize what was happening as he was held and it was done to both spurs. Significantly smaller and he was just as happy go lucky as before, not a sound out of him besides the I igual pick up squawk

 

[Sunshine Coop]

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I don't own a rooster, but the potato method seems pretty painless. I think you should try it and see how your rooster reacts.

Thanks for responding! I've watched a few videos on people using the hot potatoes and the roosters didn't react at all, so I'm guessing it doesn't hurt them.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

It seems like the way to go. I just personally don't do it because I love their spurs being as natural as possible and I don't keep roosters I have to worry about with long sharp spurs

 

[bradymars]

I use a bench grinder no pain and it coterizes at the same time so no blood.

 

[JacinLarkwell]

I use a bench grinder no pain and it coterizes at the same time so no blood.

That sounds rather traumatic

 

[bradymars]

That sounds rather traumatic

Not at all they don’t feel it. It’s actually more traumatic to twist them off because then there tender and takes time to heal after. ive been doing this for many years to protect my hens from sharp spurs and it is the easiest way and does not cause any trauma.

 

[Ruthster55]

People here seem to like a dog or cat nail clipper for this purpose. You need to inspect carefully to avoid cutting the quick. Only cut the nail or spur, not living tissue.

I have never done this. YMMV.

 

[bradymars]

The thing with a dog nail clipper is it’s not stout enough for a grown cocks spurs and can actually pop the spur off. I’ve tried the heavy duty ones and won’t use them again. Another way is to use a hacksaw with a rough blade. Rub bar soap on the saw teeth first and you’ll get an easier cut. I’ll stick to my mini grinder,