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[shtw00724]

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

[Plum]

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.

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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