Does Cross beak get worse ?

[Modernchickenmamaof6]

Easter egger violet has cross beak, wondering if it will stay as a slight cross or get worse??

 

[JacinLarkwell]

It will almost certainly get worse. Being so mild, yours may not be too bad, but as they grow, it usually misaligns more and more

 

[SilverBirds]

Yes, it will get worse. Chickens beaks grow their entire lives, just really slowly. For scissor beak, it is a constant process of making sure they can eat and drink and keeping the beak trimmed if needed.

 

[Modernchickenmamaof6]

poor girl okay thanks

 

[I Like Turkeys]

Chickens with cross beak can still live relatively normal lives, don’t worry, they just need extra care. Deeper feed and water bowls are a good thing, but at yours age and size, and the fact her beak isn’t so bad yet, that’s probably not necessary yet. When it does start getting worse, i suggest mixing her feed with water if she struggles with hard food. I have a cockerel with cross beak who struggles with hard feed, but when it’s mixed with water to a mushy consistency, he eats very well.