Crooked Beak

mi2bugz · Nov 4, 2014

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

Rachele anne · Nov 4, 2014

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

Eggcessive · Nov 4, 2014

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

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