Beaks

[chickencoop57]

I just purchased a couple of Red Sexlink hens and didn't notice that one of theyre upper beaks is is shorter than theyre lower. Can that be a problem?

 

[The Happster]

Could you attach a picture, please?

 

[aart]

I just purchased a couple of Red Sexlink hens and didn't notice that one of theyre upper beaks is is shorter than theyre lower. Can that be a problem?

Where did you get them...chicks or older birds?
Probably had their beaks 'clipped' or 'debeaked'.
Commercial birds often have this done to keep them from eating their coop mates in crowded conditions.
As long as they can eat they'll be fine.

 

[chickencoop57]

Could you attach a picture, please?

I'll try.

 

[chickencoop57]

Where did you get them...chicks or older birds?
Probably had their beaks 'clipped' or 'debeaked'.
Commercial birds often have this done to keep them from eating their coop mates in crowded conditions.
As long as they can eat they'll be fine.

Theyre about 4 1/2 months old and haven't started laying, yet. I bought them from a Poultry Farm outside San Antonio, Tx.

 

[The Happster]

That was what I was thinking. I've usually just hatched my own chickens, but I did notice my relatives' hens all had this.
Their beaks will grow back.

 

[chickencoop57]

Could you attach a picture, please?

Sorry Happy Rooster but couldn't figure out how to post a pic on here from my phone.

 

[The Happster]

That's ok. I just wanted to see how severe it was. If it's probably where the beak has been clipped, it should be fine.

 

[chickencoop57]

That's ok. I just wanted to see how severe it was. If it's probably where the beak has been clipped, it should be fine.

It don't look that bad. More like an upside down over bite. Lol But Like aart said, as long as she can eat.

 

[chickencoop57]

I need to figure out how to put pics on here.