Beak shape?

[IndiaS]

I’m babysitting 6 approx 5-week old chicks. One, the runt from the beginning, seems comfortable with the flock, seems to eat and drink with interest, is active, but has not grown or feathered like her sisters.
I wonder if her beak is deformed in any way, and would appreciate any feedback or direction.
Thank you

 

[afieldssnowyegger]

She looks pretty normal to me

 

[afieldssnowyegger]

I’m having a similar issue with one of my silkies, but she also had an impacted crop for about 2 weeks.

 

[IndiaS]

She looks pretty normal to me

Thank you

 

[LaFleche]

To me it looks as if the tip is quite longated and curved. She might need a deep dish with lots of feed to dive in.

 

[afieldssnowyegger]

To me it looks as if the tip is quite longated and curved. She might need a deep dish with lots of feed to dive in.

Agreed. I have a couple hens with longer beaks, but the deeper dishes work very well and they are perfectly happy and healthy ladies

 

[Chicalina]

you can gently file the top bit down some

 

[IndiaS]

To me it looks as if the tip is quite longated and curved. She might need a deep dish with lots of feed to dive in.

Yes! I’ve little experience, but that’s what I see. I’ll try the dish. Thank you

 

[IndiaS]

you can gently file the top bit down some

Thank you
What would you use and how, please?

 

[IndiaS]

Agreed. I have a couple hens with longer beaks, but the deeper dishes work very well and they are perfectly happy and healthy ladies

Thank you!