What should I feed my debeaked chicken?

[Shayshayy]

I have a chicken with a beak that has been debeaked (both top and bottom), and it’s having trouble eating. Does anybody know what I should feed my chicken?

 

[sylviethecochin]

Wet crumbles might work. Can she drink?

EDT: Found this https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/debeaked-chickens-please-help-me.32842/

Good luck.

 

[Crs1]

I agree. Wet food

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

Mounded crumble wet or dry in a deep dish will allow her to eat better. Can you post a picture of her beak so we can see the extent to which she has been debeaked?

 

[Shayshayy]

Wet crumbles might work. Can she drink?

EDT: Found this https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/debeaked-chickens-please-help-me.32842/

Good luck.

Yes she can drink, and thank you I’ll try that.

 

[Shayshayy]

Mounded crumble wet or dry in a deep dish will allow her to eat better. Can you post a picture of her beak so we can see the extent to which she has been debeaked?

 

[Brahma Chicken5000]

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Poor girl! Wow she’s missing a good portion of her beak.

 

[Noellereagan]

I had a sweet, sweet special needs roo- who had a missing top beak. I had to feed him wet food like others suggested in a bowl. Be super careful. It grows mold super fast. I'd make new wet mash twice daily. Use a smaller bowl(I used the rubber ones from TSC) And water has to also be in a deep bowl. Be sure to keep an eye for intake by weighing the bird once it twice a week. If you feel like she's not getting enough give her some nutridrench. My guy, PT, got very friendly. We were very bonded. He slept in the garage with the dog. I loved him so much. Unfortunately, something came in broad daylight last week and killed him. They only free range in daylight hours- well not anymore unless I'm home. But that's here nor there. Good luck to you. Usually with a bird that needs special attention, a special bond forms. How did the bird lose the beak? Was it intention freaking? I don't like that. I think it's brutal.

 

[Shayshayy]

Poor girl! Wow she’s missing a good portion of her beak.

I know, I’m trying to do the best I can for her, but she struggles to eat.

 

[Shayshayy]

I had a sweet, sweet special needs roo- who had a missing top beak. I had to feed him wet food like others suggested in a bowl. Be super careful. It grows mold super fast. I'd make new wet mash twice daily. Use a smaller bowl(I used the rubber ones from TSC) And water has to also be in a deep bowl. Be sure to keep an eye for intake by weighing the bird once it twice a week. If you feel like she's not getting enough give her some nutridrench. My guy, PT, got very friendly. We were very bonded. He slept in the garage with the dog. I loved him so much. Unfortunately, something came in broad daylight last week and killed him. They only free range in daylight hours- well not anymore unless I'm home. But that's here nor there. Good luck to you. Usually with a bird that needs special attention, a special bond forms. How did the bird lose the beak? Was it intention freaking? I don't like that. I think it's brutal.

Thank you so much and sorry for your loss. I just got her a week ago from a ranch. Her beak was already debeaked, I’m not sure whether it was intentional or not. Also she has bonded with me very quickly, it just breaks my heart watching her struggle to eat.