Raising a chick with scissor beak

[Firsttimehens1234]

I have this cute little chick who has developed a scissor beak

It’s eating wet food fine but it is not as big as its siblings.
What should I look out for when it’s growing up and should I let it grow up as the beak is looking pretty bad now and it’s only 5 weeks

 

[sourland]

Trim the tips of the beak and check the crop to make sure it is getting enough to eat. Frequently the condition worsens to the point where the bird is no longer able to eat. Good luck.

 

[Allsfairinloveandbugs]

Your chick's crossbeak is severe, and it is smaller than its siblings because it isn't eating as much as they are. However, there are other BYC members with chickens that have severe crossbeaks too, and as long as you provide it wet mash in a deep dish and are willing to do beak trims when necessary, it may survive just fine and live a long chicken life.