Split beak??

[Jkmsell06]

Hi!
I got new hens yesterday to help our hen to roo ratio...
They are quite skittish from not being handled much. I have been told they are 13months old. I picked one up this morning to try to help socialize them a bit. This is what I saw:

Does anyone know what this is? Or what might cause it to happen? Is there anything I can do to make it better? She is eating and drinking normally like all the other birds and doesn't seem to be bothered by it...

TIA

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

It looks like either the beak never fused completely. I’ll tag some people for second opinions.
@chickens really @drumstick diva @lazy gardener @Folly's place @Pyxis

 

[TattooedChicks]

To me that looks like a defect or old injury. So long as it stays trimmed and she can eat, it probably won’t cause a problem unless it starts to split wider.

The fixer in me thinks a little nail salon acrylic or hardware store epoxy to mend the split might help it from snagging while those split tips get worn off, maybe it will pull back together...

 

[chickens really]

A deformity...Nothing to worry about in a layer...Do not breed her though, meaning do not use her eggs for hatching...

 

[Crooked Chicken]

I'm not sure. It could be as BrahmaChicken5000 said or a possible dietary deficiency.

I wonder if super glue could be used in the split much as doctors do on some cuts??? I'm not saying to do this - just wondering out loud. Maybe a gentle trimming or filing of the beak to prevent further damage?

 

[chickens really]

I'm not sure. It could be as BrahmaChicken5000 said or a possible dietary deficiency.

I wonder if super glue could be used in the split much as doctors do on some cuts??? I'm not saying to do this - just wondering out loud. Maybe a gentle trimming or filing of the beak to prevent further damage?

It actually looks like two separate beaks and not split.. deformity..If it works why fix it?..

 

[Chickassan]

That's definitely a deformity, she's done fine with it and honestly there's nothing that could correct it so just sit back and enjoy your unusual hen.