Feeding the special needs bird.

[kyleigh]

I own two hens that have messed up beaks. One has scissor beak, while the other has a major under-bite. (As a side note, would like to hear about any experiences with CA Hatchery. All of the chicks I go from them had some sort of problem, except for one) Anyways, both of the chicks with the deformed beaks have a hard time eating. I do have a feeder that is maybe two inches deep. The one with the under-bite seems to be keeping up quite well, but the other isn't. She is very small for her age. I was wondering if there is a way to feed her that would help, and if there is a certain type of food to give. Maybe there is something I can out in her water to help her get the vitamins and minerals she needs. Thank you!

 

[Pyxis]

This is an article you may find helpful: https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/...ds-chickens-including-tube-feeding-techniques

 

[Weehopper]

Definitely let the hatchery know about every funky bird you have gotten from them. Personally, I would also start using a different hatchery. Apparently they think it is ok to breed or buy, birds that are culls. That's bad business. And, I would let them know it is being talked about on the Internet.