Young Hen...beak bent ?

[MoChkRch]

I noticed yesterday that one of my young hens (3 months old) has a slight bent to her beak.
The bottom beak is not aligned with her top beak. She seems to be eating good and drinking. Should I be concerned? Is there anything I can or should do? Any help or advice would be appreciated. Thanks in advance

 

[Chicken Whisperers]

We had a hen with a crooked beak. The bottom part twisted off to the side then slightly up and around the top. She ate and drank fine, so I wouldn't be concerned

 

[MoChkRch]

We had a hen with a crooked beak. The bottom part twisted off to the side then slightly up and around the top. She ate and drank fine, so I wouldn't be concerned

 

[MoChkRch]

Thanks Chicken Whisperers...It looks weird
I've been out of raising chickens for a few years...so I was concerned

 

[PrettyChickens15]

Could you post a pic?

 

[tjo804]

Could you post a pic?

Please pictures tell a big story

Also depending on the extent this may help
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...kens-including-tube-feeding-techniques.64321/

 

[MoChkRch]

tjo804...Thanks for the link! I'll try and take a photo...and post it soon

 

[MoChkRch]

No Photo yet.…..but another question...Does crossed beak just happen? or is it genetic ?

 

[sourland]

In my experience cross beak has been a genetic trait. Some birds maintain only slight crossing, but with others the 'crossing' can continue to evolve to the point where the bird is unable to eat even with deep bowls or wet feeding.

 

[MoChkRch]

In my experience cross beak has been a genetic trait. Some birds maintain only slight crossing, but with others the 'crossing' can continue to evolve to the point where the bird is unable to eat even with deep bowls or wet feeding.