Turkey baby broke beak

[Koeyohte]

She broke the tip of it and it's still actually attached... just crooked and obviously sore as she usually pecks *very* hard at things but now she is much gentler.

She's about 3 months now, and she's a Bourbon Red. She does also have one sister but I don't think the sister will be a problem to the beak.

I don't think I can remove it without causing pain or more damage. I will try and get photos soon.

Anyone else have this before? What do you think I can do? I have put antibacterial spray on it (Bactine) hoping it will at least help a little.

 

[junkprospector]

here's something that i found...

Treating Broken Beaks
Treatment for bird injuries of this nature are determined by the severity of the injury. If the break is very mild, doesn't cause excessive bleeding, and the bird isn't bothered by the break, it's best to leave the injury alone. It will heal on its own. To assist the healing, make sure your bird has a cuttlebone.
If the break or crack is more severe, an avian veterinarian may choose to glue or bandage the broken beak. Never use superglue on a bird. This is toxic and not a recommended fix. It can be deadly for your bird.
In very severe cases, it's very possible a bird may bleed to death. Severe infection is also possible with extreme broken beaks. It can also make eating very difficult for the bird, increasing the risk of starvation. This means treatment by a professional needs to be sought immediately.
For mild and severely broken beaks a special diet may be needed, as well as pain medications. In severe cases of broken beaks, mashed fruits and vegetables are best to feed your bird. It's often recommended to use mashed corn, bananas, and sweet potatoes. Organic baby food's another option to feed birds with severely damaged beaks.

 

[junkprospector]

here's another thread on the same thing...
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/393323/chicken-with-broken-torn-beak-pic

they used acrylic fingernail glue...

 

[Koeyohte]

Interesting. Thank you very much!

I will come back with pics to see what everyone thinks. I will double check and make sure she is indeed still eating. If not I'll feed her the mash.

 

[Koeyohte]

Well, I just went outside and the very tip has just fallen off. It's a very small chip but she is still able to eat. Some of the food does fall out but she is still able to consume what she needs.