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8/8/12 at 3:52pm

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I ordered a couple of chicks that arrived yesterday. They are all in good health except for a Sultan, who has a slightly crossed beak. Is there anything I can do for that? She's eating and drinking, but I know it may cause problems in the future.

Chicken math has struck.

The hens: Goose, BR; Fish and Spork, EEs; Broccoli, mutt; Cricket, WCB Polish.

The pullets: Hobbit, bantam lavender Ameraucana; Quark, bantam silver Ameraucana

The chicks: Banjo, BLRW; (not-names-yet), white Sultan

And two beautiful, illegal roosters. Trying to find homes.

Chicken math has struck.

The hens: Goose, BR; Fish and Spork, EEs; Broccoli, mutt; Cricket, WCB Polish.

The pullets: Hobbit, bantam lavender Ameraucana; Quark, bantam silver Ameraucana

The chicks: Banjo, BLRW; (not-names-yet), white Sultan

And two beautiful, illegal roosters. Trying to find homes.

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8/8/12 at 11:42pm

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Depending on how bad it is, she may be o.k. If you type "Cross beak chick" in the search bar you'll find lots of thread and tips on what to do. There are members here who raised chickens with severe cross beak who will be able to advice you. Good luck!

A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked ~ Bernard Meltzer