chickens
Penny's beak is broken: cluck-tastic advice for worried chicken parents
Oh, Penny. Our sweetest little hen, and she's gone and chipped her beak. It's a sight that makes any chicken parent's heart drop, I know. You're probably wondering if you caused it, or if she's in pain, or if this is a one-way ticket to the vet. First, take a breath. A broken beak tip is scary, but it's surprisingly common, think of it like a chipped fingernail, but on their face. It usually happens from a clumsy peck at a rock, a tussle over a treat, or just a bad landing. The good news? Beaks grow back, and a small chip isn't a health crisis. We'll walk you through what to watch for and how to help her peck happily again.
