Overbite?

[Tiredchick]

I had these chicks shipped in. Is this an overbite? Will it correct ?

 

[SwampPrincessChick]

That looks like a beak that needs trimmed.

 

[coach723]

The upper beak looks a bit long, you can carefully file it back, being careful not to take too much, you don't want to hit the quick. Or alternately you an provide some large rocks or concrete blocks in the run, and let them hone them naturally. Some birds may need periodic trims, it can be a genetic thing, but many can maintain them fine themselves if they have access to the right things. If they can eat and drink normally, then I'd give them a chance to take care of it themselves first.

 

[Tiredchick]

The upper beak looks a bit long, you can carefully file it back, being careful not to take too much, you don't want to hit the quick. Or alternately you an provide some large rocks or concrete blocks in the run, and let them hone them naturally. Some birds may need periodic trims, it can be a genetic thing, but many can maintain them fine themselves if they have access to the right things. If they can eat and drink normally, then I'd give them a chance to take care of it themselves first.

Since these are “day olds” that were shipped from a breeder to me would you say genetic?

 

[nuthatched]

Since these are “day olds” that were shipped from a breeder to me would you say genetic?

They look too big to be day Olds, they just didn't get a chance to rub their own beaks down.

 

[coach723]

They are too young to know if it's genetic or just 'normal' overgrowth due to the environment. Time will tell on that one. I've honestly never had to trim a beak unless there was an injury, my birds have plenty of opportunity to hone themselves. But I do know that some breeds can be more prone than others.