Clipped beaks

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Karen1957
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Clipped beaks

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Do all battery hens have their beaks clipped? Do beaks grow like nails grow?

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Mo
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I don't think they grow back. And if they are badly trimmed they can cause problems.

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I had an ex batt with a badly clipped beak, the top part being alot shorter than the bottom part, she was unable to peck corn & things off hard ground but otherwise is didnt trouble her. I think you'll find they're all clipped now.
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Hi , the beaks do grow back ,takes a long time . Cuddles (may she rest in peace) beak was clipped , grow back twisted had it clipped side myself and when thick by the vets.
Make sure the food is in a deep pot as they can not pick food up easily . Lots deep and they can grab a beak full better . Same as water need to have it deep enough to get the beak right in.
Bats only live till 4-5 max and time the beaks grow back they do not get much use of it .
They survive well though .
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I'll see how they are when we collect them next Saturday, hopefully they won't be too bad and I'll make sure they have a deep feeder so they can scoop up their food. Thanks

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