Too chop or not to chop?

[Kayls]

Hello, I’ve had my little pekin banthams since Feb I’m a first time owner of chickens and would like some advice on their nail care? All chickens are really healthy and just came out of brooding. I did my weekly one over check on their health and noticed there flaws looked a little long? They scratch around often and have access to both soft and hard ground. Wondering if they need cutting at all? If so any advice? I’ve attached photos. There belly’s are a little wet as I pre soaked the coop to try keep them cool as the uk is experiencing quite a heat wave

 

[sourland]

Their toenails are not overly long. I would just keep an eye on them.

 

[ChickenFeeds]

Their toenails are fine. If they start getting too long, there is a way to clip them, but it can be hard. Normally you only need to clip them if you have chickens that are a breed that have a 4th toe which doesn’t get worn away on the ground, or you have a rooster which would (sometimes) need his spurs clipped.

 

[rosemarythyme]

They look ok but I'd keep an eye on them.

I do have 1 bird I have to actively trim, an older hen that doesn't scratch the ground at all anymore. It's no different than trimming a dog's nails and I just use my dog nail trimmer for it.

Once in a blue moon I'll trim spur tips or the extra toe on my Faverolles, but even that doesn't really need it very often.