Abstract
The shape of the spur of the capon is in general described as differing somewhat from the cock, notably in being longer and more pointed. Spur growth also is favored in absence of the gonads, see, for example, Goodale (1918), Domm (1927). Goodale considers the larger body size of the capon as due to continued growth of the bones and associated structures and as reflecting the persistence of certain juvenile qualities: this would suggest a prolongation of the growth period rather than accelerations within it. Observations to this effect specifically regarding the spur have not been noted in the literature.The measurements recorded in the present brief communication were planned to compare spur length in the cockerel, slip, and capon at successive ages and also to outline changes of shape developing in the spurs of the three groups at these same periods. For this purpose, in addition to spur length, .
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