batcatz Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 Hi, I noticed one of my hens (Bianca) had a small split in the beak (top maxilla ) 2 days ago, but it was fine and wasn't bothering her at all. I've no idea how she did it. I did a search on google and it seemed it would repair like a finger nail. Today a tiny square has broken off at the end of the beak on the right hand side. Difficult to see as she won't keep her head still when I look. I'll take a photo later. Again, she has no trouble eating and drinking. Just wondered what to do. Will it grow back, will it be fine like it is or does it need trimming or filing. Is this something I can do or is it a vet visit? Edit: changed mandible to maxilla after checking on wikipedia. Learn something new everyday! Edit again: It is the tip of her beak that is gone. It seems to have squared off nicely though and she had no problem gobbling up pasta n sweetcorn. The black line (dirt i think) is where top beak ends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 She should be fine, I have one with a similar sized piece missing from the bottom and she manages perfectly well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted April 10, 2010 Share Posted April 10, 2010 I have a bird with a chipped beak, and I think it bothers me more than it bothers her. So long as you hen can eat and drink normally, I wouldn't worry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
batcatz Posted April 10, 2010 Author Share Posted April 10, 2010 Cool, thanks. That's a relief! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
