Beak injury? Black marks on edge of beak

[Mannisto75]

My Hamburg, Lulu, appears to have what looks like bruises around the edge of her beak. She has been out in the garden a lot after a long winter but this doesn’t wipe off so it’s not dirt. Any ideas? Should we be worried?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Welcome To BYC

Are you referring to the horn coloring of her beak? ( I circled it below)
Looks normal to me.
Look at some of these photos for comparison:
https://www.mypetchicken.com/catalog/Baby-Chicks/Silver-Spangled-Hamburg-p379.aspx

 

[Mannisto75]

Welcome To BYC

Are you referring to the horn coloring of her beak? ( I circled it below)
Looks normal to me.
Look at some of these photos for comparison:
https://www.mypetchicken.com/catalog/Baby-Chicks/Silver-Spangled-Hamburg-p379.aspx
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Yes, my daughter and I don’t recall seeing it that dark before.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Yes, my daughter and I don’t recall seeing it that dark before.

Could be getting darker as she ages.