Multiple Spurs?

[turkeyhunter_15]

A buddy of mine showed me a picture of a turkey with multiple spurs that he had shot in years past,
I have also heard of a few instances on the internet.

What would be a cause of a tom having multiple spurs?

I think its just an abnormality/deformity in the turkey, But my buddy things it has to do with mineral consumption, Im stumped!

[Arrowmaster]

I have no clue but Id like to shoot one...

[Roadkillwarrior]

I think you are on the right track on it being just an abnormity. It may be some what genetic but Im not sure. I watched a special from the NWTF and they talked about turkey abnormaties and I remember them talking about birds having multiple spurs.

[nick_bleuer76]

I'd say it's the turkeys genetics, causing the abnormalities(double spurs) IMO.

Also it said this in the turkey hunting section, (Due to weird genetics, the odd tom has no spurs or 2 spurs on one leg).