Beak Trimming...I think I've waited too long.

[MooseMtnFthills]

This is Dr. Zaius, 14 week old Buff Silkie. He had the very noticeable down turned beak, but in the last couple days it seems to have grown out of control. It seems to interfere with his foraging, but not his grain feeding. But still, this can't be good.
I watched a YouTube video where a pair of fingernail clippers were used. Any advice on when or how would be appreciated, but please rest assured I am going to do something quickly.

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[GitaBooks]

He's a handsome boy, I hope he gets better soon.

Beaks can become crooked due to injury, poor nutrition or genetics. When this happens, the beak doesn't wear down properly and can over-grow. These types of beaks need trimmed regularly to keep them at the correct length and prevent problems that make preening and feeding difficult.

If you do trim the beak yourself, take great care and do research. Trimming improperly can lead to a cracked beak, lots of bleeding, great pain, and further damage. Make sure you just trim a little bit and you do so very carefully.

Best of luck!