No, I never tried that, but good advice for the future. He was one of my first attempt at having chickens (and COVID therapy/self-care) and I remember looking at his beak and looked it up. I read that some cull their chicks with crossed beak-no way!! My chickens are my pets- AND they just happen to lay eggs! Thanks for offering your advice-very appreciative! I love to read this website, enjoy the community and passion we all share, and learn so much.Aww, I'm so sorry for your loss <3. He sounded wonderful. Did you ever give him oatmeal? Crossbeaks love it because it sticks to their beak so they can eat it better.