My chick is clicking its beak and sticking its tongue out! Is this normal?

[Pamela01989]

Hi!

We introduced a new Barred Plymouth Rock to our current flock of three 4 week old chicks yesterday (same age).

The end of our new chick's beak was slightly broken when we purchased her. We're aware that this is a common problem caused by their beaks grosing too quickly, and I've read that the end of her beak will grow back in time. She seems well and happy.

However, as well as this, our new chick 'clicks' its beak together frequently and when pecking around she sticks her tongue out to 'lick'.

Is this normal?

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Thanks in advance,

Pamela

 

[Thyme4Chickens]

Hi! How has your chick been today - able to eat and drink ok? I don't know the answer to your question, but hoping she's doing well!

 

[GoatDragonFarms]

I'm really curious to know the answer to this as well. Following your thread.

 

[Chickassan]

Phantom sensation, it still feels like the beak tip is still there so they do goofy stuff with their mouths.
Tip is the most sensitive.
Got to add, iv'e delt with this tip was lost pecking a cement frog.
Seems the tip has a bundle of receptors much like a fingertip so having it gone has to be bothersome.

 

[Pamela01989]

Hi! Thank you for your lovely consideration! She seems very well! The clicking has calmed down, as has the dodgy tongue thing! Hope you're having a good week! Thanks once again for your concern! Pamela