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[cmom]

These are what I used to trim Gladys's beak.

 

[cherrybombuk]

These are what I used to trim Gladys's beak.

Thank you for sharing that info. I used something similar for Buckbeak and Peach Fuzz, though the avian vet said that the upper beak should not be trimmed as it was useful for helping scoop food (even if curved).

 

[cmom]

I would have to trim Gladys's top beak because it would interfere with her bottom and she would have trouble eating because it would turn down too much. Gladys was over 3 years old when the fox got her, not quite 4 years old. That was for my bird. It may not be the same for all crossed beaks.

 

[cherrybombuk]

I would have to trim Gladys's top beak because it would interfere with her bottom and she would have trouble eating because it would turn down too much. Gladys was over 3 years old when the fox got her, not quite 4 years old. That was for my bird. It may not be the same for all crossed beaks.

That makes sense to me. I slightly trimmed Buckbeaks to see if it would help the bottom and top align better (it didn't). Then the avian vet told me to let it grow back, but then it sounds like Gladys's upper beak was MUCH longer. She sounds so sweet. It is a shame the fox got her. Was she free-ranging or did the fox dig to get in? Always worry a bit about the predators myself.

 

[cmom]

I was out with her but was distracted when the fox sneaked in and took her. It broke my heart. She was the friendliest bird I ever had. Here she is. When she wanted to be held she would jump right up.

 

[cherrybombuk]

I was out with her but was distracted when the fox sneaked in and took her. It broke my heart. She was the friendliest bird I ever had. Here she is. When she wanted to be held she would jump right up.

I'm so sorry about that terrible incident and the loss of her life. What a cutie and a beauty she was. Thank you for that lovely picture (can imagine her jumping up to be held).

 

[cmom]

Sold the rest of my males Saturday. I have a few late hatches of Rhode Island Whites. I'm going to grow them out and keep a couple of the males as future breeders and sell the rest but it will be a couple of months or so. This was one of my old males.

This was his son Lucky

 

[cherrybombuk]

This was one of my old males.

Oh, they are very beautiful.

 

[cmom]

Our next swap is on Saturday Oct., 24th. We will have: chickens, turkeys, goats, call ducks, Quail, rabbits and so much more.

 

[Purlsnponies]

Hi, fellow Floridians! I'm a new chicken mom, just getting my coop set up. I'm in Hawthorne, not far from Gainesville and Ocala.

Was thinking of trying out hemp bedding in my coop - do any of you know where I might find some nearby? Or pine straw?

Thanks a bunch!!