To my knowledge there is no way to correct scissor beak. It is a genetic flaw that sometimes occurs in mixed breed birds and often in so-called Easter Eggers. Several hatcheries have notices posted that warn of it when ordering birds. As the bird grows the defect can become more pronounced to the point that the bird has difficulty eating in competition with other birds. And, as adults they can find it near impossible to eat pelleted feed. So, keep all that in mind as you move forward. Here on our farm we would welcome her and find a way to accommodate her needs to the best of our ability. This is only because we welcome all "differently" abled creatures. Most of our dogs are "different" in one way or another as are a few of our birds. But that is just us.I am supposed to buy some chicks on Monday and the woman I'm buying from sent me this picture and said that one of them has scissor beak. What does this mean for the bird? Is it possible to correct it somehow?
So long as you don't plan on breeding and continuing the genetic flaw I see no reason you should not take on all that you can manage. Except for possibly a special diet and possibly protecting her from being picked on my the other chickens she will be a perfectly normal hen. She will lay eggs and be a beauty to have around. And bless you for being willing to take on the precious little one no matter what to guarantee her the time to live and be happy.
A bird's beak is much like a fingernail and it needs to be maintained. Usually this occurs with the pecking and rubbing that they do while poking around the ground. But you may have to get a dremel (the grinding tool) and just grind a bit off now and then. Some people clip but I am afraid of splitting the beak by clipping. They will resit at first and you may need someone to assist with hold the bird. But they will, believe it or not, actually get used to it over time and so long as they are not hurt by it will be more calm.
