Where did they come from???

[KettermanHillCoop]

I can't wait to see your reaction when they start perching on you. given time it will happen

ETA: where sunglasses. Protect your eyes

 

[biophiliac]

I can't wait to see your reaction when they start perching on you. given time it will happen

ETA: where sunglasses. Protect your eyes

And long sleeves - those toenails are sharp!

 

[Chickassan]

And you're worried about trimming beaks...my goodness you're adorable.

Ugghhhh....not sure what all you folks are talking about...butt hygiene...olive oil and rubber gloves... Sounds like monsters to me!!!

 

[lazy gardener]

I'm 61 y.o. and have NEVAH trimmed a beak! Toe nails, spurs, and made a few bleed. But, never a beak!

 

[WVduckchick]

I'm 61 y.o. and have NEVAH trimmed a beak! Toe nails, spurs, and made a few bleed. But, never a beak!

Good for you!

The only one (so far) that I've had to trim was a serama, but I know other folks here have done it on other breeds too. YT has tons of videos.
Granted, its not something super common, but it does happen to be necessary sometimes.

One example of many, but this shows how long the upper beak can get

 

[cavemanrich]

Long ago when I was at a Live Poultry Butcher. In the cages were ROOSTERS. Their top beaks were trimmed. The ranchers that raised them had to do this to prevent injuries if the roosters would fight among themselves. Only the top portion was trimmed. If the bottom was trimmed, the Roo would not be able to drink water well.
The Butch is where I started buying my first chickens. After I pointed out which one I wanted, I would say,, " NO NO NO ,,,,,, I'll take it live"

 

[lazy gardener]

Thanks, WV. that video showed HOW, and it was also a prime example of WHEN a beak might need to be trimmed.

 

[Crooked Chicken]

My 1+ month old chick, Eve, has the longest, sharpest beak and nails. I did take a tiny bit off them so not quite so dangerous. She really is a lap baby though and gets along well with the 2-1/2 week olds.

 

[WVduckchick]

My 1+ month old chick, Eve, has the longest, sharpest beak and nails. I did take a tiny bit off them so not quite so dangerous. She really is a lap baby though and gets along well with the 2-1/2 week olds.

 

[WVduckchick]

Dudley on the arm of my chair, Honey on the wood stove.