andy1983! Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 Hi I have recently bought 4 chickens. I notice this evening that one has a overgrown bottom beak. Should i cut the beak back? It seems to be affecting the alignment of the top beak. I am concerned that this may cause feeding problems- i would say its 1 inch overgrown- please can anyone help with some advice Cheers Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1983! Posted July 6, 2008 Author Share Posted July 6, 2008 1 inch- bit extreem. just checked again maybe 1-2cm but definatly overgrown compared to the others Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted July 6, 2008 Share Posted July 6, 2008 If you take it to the vet, they will trim it if they think it appropriate. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 Please don't try it on your own as the quick (blood-filled part) of the beak is very close to the tip. You vet will trim it for you. My Ruby has a malformed beak and has to have it trimmed every so often. It's not something that I'd be happy trying myself and I'll do most things to my hens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 my chickens beak was like that and in the end it just evened out itself Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 From what you said, I was wondering whether the top beak has been trimmed - that would make the lower beak appear to stick out. Do you have any pics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy1983! Posted July 7, 2008 Author Share Posted July 7, 2008 Hi Thanks for your comments. No the top beak is shaped correctly- its definatly the bottom beak that is overgrown. I will try to get some pictures. I will take her to the vets to get it trimmed i think- its not too bad so should be an inexpensive job. Andy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted July 7, 2008 Share Posted July 7, 2008 I'd be interested to see some photos Andy, Make sure that you get an experienced poultry vet to do it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
