I have a Fife hen right now that has an overgrown beak on both he top and the bottom. I have trimmed this bird's beak before, about 2 months ago. Is there a nutritional issue I ought to consider? Could this be genetic? The bird is 2 years old and I didn't see this problem until about 6 months ago. Should I not breed this bird?
I trim both top and bottom to as normal shape as possible. The quicker you get on to trimming the better as if neglected it gets twisted and very deformed. I drop the protein in their diet. It has been hens that were bred that I have had with severe growth like the picture. They had plenty of egg food over several months. I have not continued breeding them as I have a number to chose from. Genetic?
Linda, I have not yet had a bird with an overgrown beak, but I'm glad to know what to do when it happens.
ReplyDeleteI have a Fife hen right now that has an overgrown beak on both he top and the bottom. I have trimmed this bird's beak before, about 2 months ago. Is there a nutritional issue I ought to consider? Could this be genetic? The bird is 2 years old and I didn't see this problem until about 6 months ago. Should I not breed this bird?
ReplyDeleteI trim both top and bottom to as normal shape as possible. The quicker you get on to trimming the better as if neglected it gets twisted and very deformed. I drop the protein in their diet. It has been hens that were bred that I have had with severe growth like the picture. They had plenty of egg food over several months. I have not continued breeding them as I have a number to chose from. Genetic?
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