Cross beak injury? pict. added

[taprock]

I have a Russian Orloff almost 4 months old. He has had no problems health wise up to this point. Kept on pine shaving, free range during the day, hangs mainly with his 3 buddies but is part of a larger flock. Eating mainly layer mash with no calcium added and some scratch and squash, garden goodies for treats. Two days ago I noticed he kept his beak open like he was panting when I saw him. Wondered about it but nothing more. Yesterday I noticed it again because he had feed coating his beak and mouth. So I checked his mouth and noticed he had feed packed around his bottom beak in the inside. I cleaned him out some and noticed what looks like a sore under his tongue. Encouraged him to drink some water. Today his beak is totally misaligned. The bottom protrudes some and it is off to the side a bit. Can a cross beak develop that quickly or should I be inspecting him closer for an injury?

 

[J-Sanders]

Can you provide a picture of the face and such? Can be a number of things causing your problem.

Jim

 

[taprock]

I am fairly certain it was an injury but have no idea if I can do anything to help him. He is one of my best birds and hate to cull him.

 

[J-Sanders]

Doesn't look that far off so maybe a bit of judicious trimming on the bottom can give him some relief. It look like the top is going to need a little trimming as well. Also, look into a deep feeding device as it will help him to get closer to his feed.

Jim

 

[Habibs Hens]

Doesn't look that far off so maybe a bit of judicious trimming on the bottom can give him some relief. It look like the top is going to need a little trimming as well. Also, look into a deep feeding device as it will help him to get closer to his feed.

Jim

i agree

maybe a bit of top and botton trimming will allow it to grow back straight

 

[taprock]

Yes the main problem is the wear areas are now in the wrong place. Umm question.. I have never trimmed a beak what do you use and is there anything special I need to know?

 

[yo burrill]

Look further back in his mouth to see if there are other sores. There is something that causes them it is contagious if I remember right Ill have to go look and find what it is.. The pain from the sores may be what is causing him to hold his beak like that.

 

[yo burrill]

This explains one this it might be... http://www.birdhealth.com.au/bird/chick-fowl/fowlpox.html

 

[yo burrill]

Found the other one I was looking for....http://forum.backyardpoultry.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=7984614

 

[taprock]

I am pleased to report I did not find any sores like those in the pictures, in fact no sores at all.