1. Jul 29, 2014 Post #1 of 2
   

   thekatbus In the Brooder

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   I just got two new chickens today. I noticed when I got them home that one has a beak that's short on top and longer on the bottom. At first, I wondered if her beak had been clipped and then, in trying to find out info, I found out about cross beak....I am wondering if anyone can tell me how to tell the difference! Thanks!

    
2. Jul 29, 2014 Post #2 of 2
   

   Kelsie2290 Free Ranging

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   With cross beaks the the top and bottom half usually don't line up left to right ... there are a lot of threads on them, this thread has some pictures
   https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/93027/when-to-cull-crossed-beak-update with clipped beaks , usually the halves line up fine but the top is shorter (usually only the top is clipped)... https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/816427/clipped-beaks

    

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