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Chicken has broken beak

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by Angus2914, Jun 2, 2016.

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  1. Jun 2, 2016 #1
    Angus2914

    Angus2914 Out Of The Brooder

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    Need some help and information, I have noticed that I have two young chickens that are missing a portion of their upper beak, they seem to be eating and drinking, but is there something I can do to help them, and will they be okay in this condition over a period of time. Certainly do not want them to suffer in any way. Advice is needed.
     
  3. Jun 2, 2016 #2
    sourland

    sourland Broody Magician Premium Member

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    Frequently pullet chicks destined for egg production farms have a portion of their upper beak removed. It is unsightly but they do fine. Not certain what happened to your birds, but they should be okay.
     
  4. Jun 2, 2016 #3
    IHeartPoultry

    IHeartPoultry Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Agreed ^

    Depending on where you acquired them from, they could have been "de-beaked". Farms do that to prevent the chickens pecking and killing each other.
     

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