It looks like, after study review and several anatomy charts, the small tip is likely excess keratin. Debeaking seems to be more similar to getting a fingernail pulled, where there would be nerve access/ damage. Otherwise, chickens would have ongoing pain as their beaks wear out.
I added Nutri-Drench as well as some Brewer's Yeast to their food. They're from the same hatch date as replacements. The same breed from the previous weeks have no symptoms. I think my initial post didn't state that they did have confirmed and treated coccidiosis, around 2-4 weeks. I wonder if this is a case of predisposed genetics bumping up against Vit B issues due to treatment.
They seem to be doing ok. Thank you!!
That could very well be. Makes sense. Those poor birds have had a rough go. As others have said, they'll be fine even with the wonky feet. Adding back those vitamins certainly can't hurt. Interesting.
Thank you for explaining that better! I failed to explain the difference, but you did a great job with your explanation.
Debeaking is HIDEOUS and should absolutely be a crime. It's terrible that the poultry industry tries to call it "beak trimming." An extreme example is how it's called "human trafficking" when it's more apt to call it "slavery."
