shtw00724 Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Sorry if not using the correct terms so bear with me. One of my ex-bats has a lower beak which extends beyond the upper beak (which is slightly curved over so her beak 'crosses' rather than 'closes' fully). I am concerned that this may prevent her from eating her full share. I'll start keeping a closer eye on her to make sure that she can and is eating but do hens generally need their beaks trimming? I know they cut the beaks off battery hens (which I abhorr) and that some caged birds have to have their beaks trimmed. Anyone come across this before? Cheers Susie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 Someone will be along to answer soon but the answer given last time was that if it wasn't causing problems then to leave it alone. Poor thing she must look a picture. Hope she is ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smanners Posted April 3, 2009 Share Posted April 3, 2009 One of my exbatts was the same. It didn't cause her any problems though and after a few months being a normal hen foraging in the garden it has righted itself significantly. I think they warn you that this can happen when you get exbatts and recommend that you leave it to nature to sort it out. Hope this is reassuring. I hardly recognise those hens I rescued in January as they have now evolved into beautiful, sweet natured, healthy girls with absolutely bags of character Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
