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I would think that the only market for de-beaking would be for large volume commercial set ups. This gives me one more very good reason for not supporting that industry. I would first try educating as small flock owner and then if that didn't change things I would report a person that was doing this on purpose. The only reason it is done in large commercial farms is because the birds do not have adequate space. I too would willingly do rescue for any hen that had this happen to them.
I would think that the only market for de-beaking would be for large volume commercial set ups. This gives me one more very good reason for not supporting that industry. I would first try educating as small flock owner and then if that didn't change things I would report a person that was doing this on purpose. The only reason it is done in large commercial farms is because the birds do not have adequate space. I too would willingly do rescue for any hen that had this happen to them.