Trimed beaks ??

[Mr.Dad]

I'm on a list for pullets and we just called them (when I thought of this) and they said they normally come with trimed beaks.....

Personallly I don't like the look.....to me it's like.....stressfull......a real in your face sign of human hands on manipulation.....

Sorry if your chickens have trimed beaks, this is jmho...I just don't get why....straighten me out here.......

We told them we don't want them if their beaks are trimed...they're going to call us when they come in and let us know.....

Comments?

 

[Freebie]

I don't know the reason for trimming beaks. All of mine have normal beaks and are just fine. And if I get pecked it really is my own fault, (I shouldn't put that hand full of treats in front of them) So, I agree with you, I would not get them trimmed on purpose.

 

[chickbea]

The suppliers probably are routinely trimming beaks because they are raising the birds in close confines, and that causes chicks to pick at each other much more than normal. Chickens with plenty of room to romp around and get away from the bullies don't have this problem.
I agree; try to get yours without this having been done to them if possible. What breed are you getting?

 

[AccidentalFarm]

Chicbea is right. It is done to cut down on the birds pecking each other so badly.

 

[Critter Crazy]

I agree they have it done cause they have so amny at once. I would definitely not want mine trimmed either. It just isnt right, and definitely not necessary!

 

[65browneyes]

I assumed a trimmed beak would grow back, much like a fingernail. Just out of curiousity, is this correct, or am I totally off base?

 

[JamesC]

No, they trim so far back that it doesn't regrow, it's permanent. Their trimmers cut and cauterize at the same time.

Poultry in a backyard flock don't need trimming. If one overgrows it can be trimmed back with clippers but only to where it matches the length of the bottom mandible.

James

 

[65browneyes]

Wow.......glad I asked. Obviously, I'm not in the practice of trimming. I'm thankful for that! Thanks for the info, James.

 

[Mr.Dad]

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We put sex-links on hold which later made me think I should have asked about the beaks being trimed....he said most times they come trimed....very nice people run the farm but I'm gonna have to pass....

I'm working on something for the weekend...may pick up a few more when I'm at it there and pass altogether on the sex-link pullets....

 

[Mr.Dad]

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I'm glad you asked too because I woke up wondering the same thing

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