Chickeggdiction
In the Brooder
Help! Has anyone ever had a scissor beak or cross beak issue? I am still fairly new to chickens, this is my second year raising byc. I ordered a group (15) chicks from a hatchery this time, and all are happy and healthy except one. All of the ones I ordered were from a rare breed assortment so I'm not even sure what this pullet is, I suspect an Egyptian Fayoumis though. She is appears to eat okay and drink fine but lately it has gotten so much worse that I was finally able to notice the crossing over. She is 8 weeks and honestly I just noticed. They are on chick starter grower and the vital pack nutrients in their water. This chick has always been rather sickly, smal,l and flighty. Does anyone have any idea's on what I can do if anything to help her? Can her lower beak be clipped or filed and if so how do you know when to stop? Otherwise do I need to get a vet involved? Any suggestions or help appreciated.
