Crossed Beak

[ggrap]

Hi. What causes this? Some kind of nutrient deficiency? I have had hundreds of birds, and this is my first to begin developing this problem.

Thanks!

 

[DomiHentrix]

My understanding is that it is either incubator temperatures or genetics, perhaps someone else will clarify further!

I hope it's not serious. I had to cull a chick with a crossed beak once and I felt horrid.

Hugs, Lara

 

[ggrap]

I have heard that high bator temps can cause the curly toes, but hadn't heard that about the beak. I only have one though, but maybe it was more susceptible.

 

[Gardeninggranny]

It probably isn't anything to do with the incubator or nutrition. It could be genetics or just a twist of fate- a simple mutation. It should be destroyed or at least never allowed to breed as it could pass on the mutation. Hopefully its the last one you will have.

 

[Teresaann24]

I have a buff silkie pullet i got from Ideal that has a crooked beak. I think it has alot to do with genetics. Because they do not breed for quality but quanity.