Sudden Split Beak 😳

[Yuantis]

Hope everyone is doing well and your birds too!

Noticed this starting beak splitting Yesterday night while I was attending them.

I’ve only seen this on baby parrots, usually is an injury caused by their parents being too rough while feeding or some babies having a too soft beak due to deficiencies.

I never expected to see this in a chicken specially one that I know it is usually relaxed and is almost by itself, because it’s company is an even younger chick. Imagine my surprise when I noticed.

Took the pics Today to have better lightning. There is no blood.
Food is getting inside that crevice, I keep wiping it off to keep it clean just in case, but as soon it goes off to peck it gets dirty again.
The inside of the beak seems normal, no splitting marks.

I went through all the posts and found this suggestion. (Post added as pic for reference).

Anything else anyone would like to add to help my little chick will be more than appreciated.

 

[GodLovesU]

Does it seem to be getting worse?Does she react when you touch it?

 

[Yuantis]

Does it seem to be getting worse?Does she react when you touch it?

Hi! Thanks for reading and reaching out.
The gap looks a little wider than yesterday.
I cleaned the beak with water and rubbed it to clean it from food inside the crevice. Sushi didn’t complain.
Just tested touching the area again, pressing a little, it doesn’t seem to bother at all, no reaction.

 

[The Coop Crew]

I would follow the instructions from @azygous she has been keeping chickens for a long time and is very knowledgeable!
I’m glad the chicken isn’t in pain

 

[Yuantis]

I would follow the instructions from @azygous she has been keeping chickens for a long time and is very knowledgeable!
I’m glad the chicken isn’t in pain

Hi! Thank you so much for reading and encouragement.
I just hesitate when taking these kind of desicions because it is something new, and I know it will be a very stressful moment for Sushi.
Really wanted someone else to consult and to look at it too.

 

[The Coop Crew]

Hi! Thank you so much for reading and encouragement.
I just hesitate when taking these kind of desicions because it is something new, and I know it will be a very stressful moment for Sushi.
Really wanted someone else to consult and to look at it too.

I’ve never experienced it myself but if I ever have any type of emergency the first person I would contact would be azygous

 

[Wyorp Rock]

You can try repairing it.

https://the-chicken-chick.com/repai...minor cracks can be,with the rise in backyard

 

[Yuantis]

You can try repairing it.

https://the-chicken-chick.com/repairing-chickens-broken-beak/#:~:text=Some minor cracks can be,with the rise in backyard

Thank you so much for the link!
It’s very helpful and informative.