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Shootstuff4570

04-01-2006 12:37 PM

Dumb question?

What are spurs used for?? or are they just on the bird for the heck of it? they seem kinda high up on the leg to do anything.

JW	04-01-2006 01:01 PM

RE: Dumb question?

Spurs are a Toms defense as they can get very sharp.

In fights with other Toms they try to spur and peck each other!

Tried to look for inof on the net and found very little but that is what i have been told.

JW

Arrowmaster

04-01-2006 01:23 PM

RE: Dumb question?

I agree with JW

BSTNFREEK

04-01-2006 01:38 PM

RE: Dumb question?

Seen them in action, both live on live bird, and after I shot a bird, others will come and star attacking it with the spurs. The flap their wings and thrust both feet at the opposing bird to attack, pretty impressive to watch!!

jepcho

04-01-2006 01:50 PM

RE: Dumb question?

Yup they are for fighting and defense, kinda like a deers antlers.

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