Chickens’ spurs, toenails and beaks are made of keratin continually grow says Gail Damerow. Like dogs, chickens naturally wear down toenails and beaks unless their environment reduces the scratching and surface contact needed. Then its time to trim. The diagrams provided will be familiar to animal health pros, they simply feature chickens instead of dogs or cats.
Source: Backyard Poultry, March 15, 2019. Link.
INSIGHTS: Consider this article for social media and e-newsletters. As more urban and suburban poultry owners add backyard flocks, this is good information to review with veterinary clinic staff and local feed store retailers.