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BarbaraJean67
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Wow! Those are some really great auggestions.I can't see it clearly enough to say if it looks like it will grow back eventually. It may, just depends on what happened to it. The mash/moistened feed is a good idea, and I would put it in a deeper open dish, so she can really get the beak in it, that will make it easier for her to eat. Same thing with water. The top beak may be a bit overgrown, so you can trim it if needed, or file it if she will tolerate it. Just take only a small bit off at a time so you don't get into the quick. If you have pavers, large rocks, or concrete blocks in the run, she can use those to hone it herself, and that may be enough. You may want to weigh her regularly to make sure she's taking enough food in. Time will tell on whether it grows back or not, it can be a slow process sometimes. If it's permanent they can adapt with a little help.
https://www.hobbyfarms.com/trim-chickens-beak/
I can't see it clearly enough to say if it looks like it will grow back eventually. It may, just depends on what happened to it. The mash/moistened feed is a good idea, and I would put it in a deeper open dish, so she can really get the beak in it, that will make it easier for her to eat. Same thing with water. The top beak may be a bit overgrown, so you can trim it if needed, or file it if she will tolerate it. Just take only a small bit off at a time so you don't get into the quick. If you have pavers, large rocks, or concrete blocks in the run, she can use those to hone it herself, and that may be enough. You may want to weigh her regularly to make sure she's taking enough food in. Time will tell on whether it grows back or not, it can be a slow process sometimes. If it's permanent they can adapt with a little help.
https://www.hobbyfarms.com/trim-chickens-beak/
[/QUOTE Actually, I have done all that you have suggested. As soon a I got her a few months ago, I looked up everything I could about what kind of care she may need. I am open to anything that will keep her healthy and happy.![]()