Cracked beak with blood caked underneath

[Eggcessive]

That sounds reasonable to wait a bit. Torpedo feeding or crop feeding may be something to try if she has a problem getting enough to eat and drink. Most vet links recommend pain control, and that usually means meloxicam or medicam, which is a prescription drug that some might have leftover from their dog or cat. Aspirin might cause more bleeding. Here is some info on torpedo feeding:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...eeding-what-is-it-and-when-to-use-it.1532744/

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/crop-feeding.75454/

 

[bunnochick]

That sounds reasonable to wait a bit. Torpedo feeding or crop feeding may be something to try if she has a problem getting enough to eat and drink. Most vet links recommend pain control, and that usually means meloxicam or medicam, which is a prescription drug that some might have leftover from their dog or cat. Aspirin might cause more bleeding. Here is some info on torpedo feeding:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...eeding-what-is-it-and-when-to-use-it.1532744/

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/crop-feeding.75454/

Thanks for the resources. Thankfully she is able to eat mash and scrambled eggs. Saving these links in case it gets worse.

 

[bunnochick]

That sounds reasonable to wait a bit. Torpedo feeding or crop feeding may be something to try if she has a problem getting enough to eat and drink. Most vet links recommend pain control, and that usually means meloxicam or medicam, which is a prescription drug that some might have leftover from their dog or cat. Aspirin might cause more bleeding. Here is some info on torpedo feeding:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...eeding-what-is-it-and-when-to-use-it.1532744/

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/crop-feeding.75454/

What about a small amount of crushed ibuprofen for pain? I'm sure she's in pain but she is acting completely normal

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I'd wait and let the top layer peel/fall of on its own.

Provide her with wet mushy feed and see that she's drinking.

 

[bunnochick]

I'd wait and let the top layer peel/fall of on its own.

Provide her with wet mushy feed and see that she's drinking.

Thank you. Would you recommend a vet visit? The closest one is 30 minutes away and I can't be seen until Thursday (today is Monday). She is eating, drinking, acting completely normal. She is able to close her beak a bit more than when I first discovered her injury so I do think she is improving. I'm worried about the long car ride stressing her while she is injured.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Thank you. Would you recommend a vet visit? The closest one is 30 minutes away and I can't be seen until Thursday (today is Monday). She is eating, drinking, acting completely normal. She is able to close her beak a bit more than when I first discovered her injury so I do think she is improving. I'm worried about the long car ride stressing her while she is injured.

She is eating, drinking, acting completely normal. She is able to close her beak a bit more than when I first discovered her injury so I do think she is improving.

It's up to you to determine if vet care is needed.