Beaker update

[FortCluck]

What are the chances this chick will thrive? I didn’t notice this when it was a day old, but it is clear now as it grows.

It’s eating, drinking, and ing

 

[JacinLarkwell]

As long as it can actually eat and doesn't get much worse, it. Should be fine

 

[HappyClucker7]

Chickens with this condition often do very well. As long as she can eat and drink, she'll be fine. I don't think there's any reason to euthanize her yet.

 

[FortCluck]

As long as it can actually eat and doesn't get much worse, it. Should be fine

It’s gaining weight with all the others. I’m thinking about making a mash for them in a sec.

 

[nuthatched]

It has scissor beak? They usually do fine with a little bit extra tlc.

 

[FortCluck]

It has scissor beak? They usually do fine with a little bit extra tlc.

Yes, that’s what it has. I’ve seen people cull because they do not want to breed that back into the flock. Hope her eggs look different so I don’t use them for incubating by accident.

 

[SerrarGett]

I'm not an expert, but as long as it's eating and such, the chick should thrive. Don't euthanize it yet because there is a chance it will life a healthy life. I wouldn't suggest using the chick for breeding purposes though. People still don't know whether scissor-beak is congenital or hereditary, so better be safe than sorry when it comes to the next generation.

 

[Weeg]

@Overo Mare @MGG @ChickenCanoe

 

[BunnyEberhart]

Great video to watch about a crossbeak chicken. It all depends on the amount of work you are willing to put into it honestly. I think it is a cutie pie.

 

[MGG]

What are the chances this chick will thrive? I didn’t notice this when it was a day old, but it is clear now as it grows.

It’s eating, drinking, and ing

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Sorry FC about your poor little baby. Is she an EE? ❤
If you're up to the task of caring for her I'd keep her. A little TLC does wonders. If she has trouble eating on her own later on you could cull her then. I don't see any harm in keeping her for now though. She's adorable. For keeping her eggs separate, if she's actually a she, maybe you could keep her and another hen in a separate pen? Idk. Good luck with her. Also, keeping her beak filed down can help them be able to eat easier. It's harder if their beak is normal length and crossed.