Trimmed chicks beak to far

[Bear and Dart]

It was really long ever since I first got her and I was worried she’d have trouble eating

That was so stupid of me, why would I do that.

 

[Painted Calls]

Sometimes when beaks (and nails) are left too long for a long period of time, the quick will grow out further than usual.

Trimming beaks is very risky, and I would only advise someone with a lot of experience doing it. That being said, sometimes you have to do it yourself.

Before trimming, it is best to open the mouth and locate the quick on the upper part of the beak. Keep that in mind when trimming and don't get too close to it. It is best to just take a tiny bit at a time over the course of a week or so.

Wrap your chick in a towel to immobilize her. Hold her head with one hand to keep her from wiggling too much. With the other hand, grab a pinch of corn starch and apply it with pressure and hold it there for a good minute or two. When you bring your fingers off of her beak, do it slowly and gently.

If the bleeding has stopped, just hold her wrapped up for a while to ensure she doesn't use her beak. That way a good clot can form.

 

[Painted Calls]

That was so stupid of me, why would I do that.

We all make mistakes. Don't be too hard on yourself.

 

[Bear and Dart]

Sometimes when beaks (and nails) are left too long for a long period of time, the quick will grow out further than usual.

Trimming beaks is very risky, and I would only advise someone with a lot of experience doing it. That being said, sometimes you have to do it yourself.

Before trimming, it is best to open the mouth and locate the quick on the upper part of the beak. Keep that in mind when trimming and don't get too close to it. It is best to just take a tiny bit at a time over the course of a week or so.

Wrap your chick in a towel to immobilize her. Hold her head with one hand to keep her from wiggling too much. With the other hand, grab a pinch of corn starch and apply it with pressure and hold it there for a good minute or two. When you bring your fingers off of her beak, do it slowly and gently.

If the bleeding has stopped, just hold her wrapped up for a while to ensure she doesn't use her beak. That way a good clot can form.

Thank you!

 

[Painted Calls]

You're welcome. Update us later!

 

[Bear and Dart]

We all make mistakes. Don't be too hard on yourself.

I’ll try not to, how long should I keep her separate from the others?

 

[Painted Calls]

I’ll try not to, how long should I keep her separate from the others?

Can you post a pic of her beak so I can see how bad it is?

I would imagine that she would be fine to go in with others once you know it's not going to bleed anymore.

 

[Bear and Dart]

Can you post a pic of her beak so I can see how bad it is?

I would imagine that she would be fine to go in with others once you know it's not going to bleed anymore.

I stopped it bleeding, bad pictures but here they are

 

[Bear and Dart]

Can you post a pic of her beak so I can see how bad it is?

I would imagine that she would be fine to go in with others once you know it's not going to bleed anymore.

How long do you think until it definitely won’t bleed again.

 

[Bear and Dart]

How long do you think until it definitely won’t bleed again.

Now it’s bleeding again