Here is a pic with it on end like you recommended. I'll post scores with and without the added beard and let captain decide lol. Doesn't bother me one way or the other.

1st bird
18 lb
7/8 right spur
7/8 left spur
8" beard
51.5 total

2nd bird
18.9 lb
1" right spur
7/8 left spur
8 5/8" beard
3 1/2" beard
54.5625 total without second beard
61.5625 total with second beard