Chick with beak that won’t open...

[EggSighted4Life]

Got a really lovely chick but it’s beak looks twisted and it can’t open it... what should I do??

Hi there, hope you are enjoying BYC!

Sorry you are facing this.

Not many will like my answer... CULL or euthanize deformities. They get worse with time. It's the kind thing to do... instead of trying to make everything live ill equipped.

Did it hatch on it's own like that or was it assisted? Any more chicks hatch? No matter which very tough choice you make, I wish you the very best outcome. Hang in there!

 

[rosemarythyme]

Not many will like my answer... CULL or euthanize deformities. They get worse with time. It's the kind thing to do... instead of trying to make everything live ill equipped.

I have to agree in this case, if it cannot open its beak it can't eat, vocalize, groom... it'd be a very miserable and short life.