Broken/split beak?

[golfergirl07]

I noticed that one of my pullets, Missee, has a split and broken beak tonight. I can't tell if part of it is cracked or not. I think she ate okay earlier today, but I noticed that tonight, she's not eating like her sister. Any ideas on what I can do to help her?

 

[PerfectPlumage]

My oldest hen smashed her beak in a door, and I put some salve on her beak and fed her some watermelon. Feed her off soft surfaces like the grass, because pecking hard surfaces like a food bowl would be painful for her. Make sure her beak stays clean and if it gets worse feed her soft foods. I did all this and my hen made a full recovery with a normal looking beak and just a little scar.


Best of luck, I hope your hen recovers.

 

[golfergirl07]

Thank you! I gave her some plain yogurt last night and then gave her some feed mixed with water today. I didn't think of the soft surface, though!! I will definitely do that tomorrow. Thank you!

 

[PerfectPlumage]

Thank you! I gave her some plain yogurt last night and then gave her some feed mixed with water today. I didn't think of the soft surface, though!! I will definitely do that tomorrow. Thank you!

Glad to help!