Debeaked hens? Cute update!

[awheel11]

I picked up a couple of frizzle cochins at a pet swap that looked like they could use a little love and attention. Unfortunately, they are pretty much full grown and were debeaked. The bottom grew out way past the top so it looked like a little shovel. I trimmed that back, but the top is still much shorter. My chickens free range a lot and that shovel on the end of their beak was making it hard for them to pull at grass. It's better since i've trimmed them, but still a little difficult. Will it grow back? Any tips on how to help them out? Thanks!

 

[speckledhen]

If they are truly debeaked, no, it will not grow back.

 

[chics in the sun]

Poor things. Take good care of them. They deserve for someone to treat them well.

 

[bock]

Poor babies!

 

[redhen]

So cruel...

 

[awheel11]

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that's too bad. Well, at least they're in a better place than with their previous owner

 

[MissJenny]

You have them quarantined, right? And you are changing your shoes and clothes and washing your hands between handling these disparate flocks. Bio-security is crucial to the health and safety of your birds.

Jenny

 

[ThePolishPrincess]

I agree about quarantine if it hasn't already been in progress. You don't know what these birds could have brought home with them from their former owners. Trimmed beaks might not be the worst they carry.

 

[awheel11]

yup i did! I don't trust people that debeak their birds like that. They seem to be just fine besides the beaks so far though.

 

[Qi Chicken]

Our neighbor keeps coming over and asking why our chickens aren't debeaked. I've explained several times and he just keeps going on about it. Apparently the local feed store had de-beaked chicks in. The owner of the feed store is the same guy who charged us $1200.00 to seed 1/3 acre with grass. Talk about an upstanding guy. And no......we didn't pay it. Sorry about your chicks, I know they will do well under your care.