Debeaking (Beak Trimming) of Female Baby Chicks in the Egg Industry Debeaking (or beak trimming) is a standard practice in the egg industry. It’s done in order to prevent the hens from pecking and injuring each other, while crammed inside the tiny battery cages. The beak is a sensitive organ that contain many sensory receptors. … Continue reading Debeaking of Female Baby Chicks in the Egg Industry – Beak Trimming of Hens