Crooked Beak

[zigawaniduk]

Not sure of this one's breed, he came from a production mix from the hatchery. All were supposed to be pullets, but I'm fairly certain this one is not. He was sent with a trimmed beak. I was wondering if this crooked beak was a genetic issue, or if it just grew back that way. I don't want him passing along a jacked up beak to any offspring.

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

Not sure of this one's breed, he came from a production mix from the hatchery. All were supposed to be pullets, but I'm fairly certain this one is not. He was sent with a trimmed beak. I was wondering if this crooked beak was a genetic issue, or if it just grew back that way. I don't want him passing along a jacked up beak to any offspring.

You bought them as day old chicks? Looks like the beak is crooked. Can’t tell if it’s a pullet or a cockerel from the photo provided. Can you take some full body pictures of it in natural light?

 

[zigawaniduk]

You bought them as day old chicks? Looks like the beak is crooked. Can’t tell if it’s a pullet or a cockerel from the photo provided. Can you take some full body pictures of it in natural light?

Yes, I got them as day old chicks in mid February. I'll get some better pictures after work this afternoon. I'm basing my thought that it's a rooster on comparing it to the other chick that looks the same, but has no comb or wattle.

 

[zigawaniduk]

Yes, I got them as day old chicks in mid February. I'll get some better pictures after work this afternoon. I'm basing my thought that it's a rooster on comparing it to the other chick that looks the same, but has no comb or wattle.

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

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Definitely a cockerel.