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Beak development in neonate chicks

Irishj9

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I have a 2 day old caique chick with a very odd ( to me) flat ended upper mandible. Pic attached

Of course the chick is just out of the egg and developing rapidly, but that flat shape worries me

I've written to my avian vet, but would like some second opinions

baby day 3 odd beak.jpg

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I have a 2 day old caique chick with a very odd ( to me) flat ended upper mandible. Pic attached

Of course the chick is just out of the egg and developing rapidly, but that flat shape worries me

I've written to my avian vet, but would like some second opinions

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Well what do ya know? I thought it looked odd in your photo but I have a three day old chick and he looks just like yours. Congrats on the baby!
 
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