Odd "cut" on bill?

[jimjan]

I noticed this scratch looking thing on Louie's bill yesterday. Any idea? Is this normal? Some specs: they free range on 3 acres, lock up at night in an 8×8 cage, 300 gallon stock tank to swim (filtered mechanical and biological), amd lots of fresh drinking water.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I can't tell what you are referring to. Could be my old lady eyes.

 

[jimjan]

I circled in red my concern.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I see it now. I'm not sure if that's normal. Looks also like some rub marks, but not totally sure. What does it eat out of?

 

[DiYMama540]

It does appear he has scratched himself on something...briars, fence, anything semi sharp. Should sort of callous over on it's own, nothing to be concerned over yet. My geese have been known to knick their beaks on all kinds of things! As long as it's not actively bleeding, I don't worry about it.

 

[jimjan]

I see it now. I'm not sure if that's normal. Looks also like some rub marks, but not totally sure. What does it eat out of?

We have a steel dog bowl cor night time chow in his pen, but during the day he and Elsa free range.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Is there fencing it could be trying to noodle through? My geese have to jangle every latch, and are fascinated by what on the other side of fences. They are like feathered monkeys.

 

[aart]

Wonders if there is a mark on the top of the bill?
Am late to the game....but let me throw some light on the subject:

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Wonders if there is a mark on the top of the bill?
Am late to the game....but let me throw some light on the subject:
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You are the best at scoobying out the answers.

 

[DiYMama540]

That thought crossed my mind also @aart, possibly bit by something?