I have a 4 mo old Ameraucana pullet that has a crooked beak. She seems to eat and drink ok and is gaining weight. I use a nipple water system but because I am not sure she can use it effectively I also have a regular water container until I can get the cups. Should I have the beak corrected for some reason or leave it alone if she is thriving? She is not the bottom of the pecking order either. TYIA ~ Nicole
I have no clue on this but my opinion if she seems healthy and happy and keeps up with the others I would let her be she can just be special... could u post a picture I'm curious to see what she looks like
Feeding out of deep bowl, and moistening the food or using pellets may be ways to help with eating. Beak trimming is sometimes done to help with a crooked beak. I would also give her poultry vitamins with minerals to try and halt any further twisting if possible. Here is some info on crooked beaks and trimming: http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/03/scissor-beak-aka-crossed-beak-what-it.html
