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Crooked jaw chick

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8/19/12 at 12:34pm
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Hello All! I'm pretty new to the chicken thing, so I have been a lurking on the forums! You all have provided lot's of helpful information and wonderful tips. I have a question that I haven't seen addressed though. I have mixed group of chicks as well as 6 older silkie x'. The majority of my chicks are americaunas/easter eggers. Anyways, one of the chicks has a crooked jaw/beak. It looks like she was in a fight and someone broke it. It doesn't seem to bother her and she is getting plenty to eat, but I just wonder if it will effect her in the long run. Her beak is completely criss-crossed, the ends of it do not touch. I'm assuming she is fine, but I worry about her eating later. Thanks for your help.

 

 

 

 

 

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post #2 of 2
8/19/12 at 12:49pm
That is what we call cross beak. It won't heal. Depending on how crossed it gets as it grows, will depend on whether it will have problems. I only had one to which I culled, I didn't have time to make sure it wasn't getting beat up or had enough food to eat. Usually they will scoop it with their beak. They do have a problem with using a regular feeder also, you will have to give a bowl. Their are peeps on here that have had them and have done fine, maybe they will chime in. Good luck.

 

 

  

 

 

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