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debeaking |
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debeaking removal of part of the beak, usually the front third of the upper beak, of domestic fowls as a prevention against cannibalism in birds in intensive housing. See also cannibalism. |
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The farmers trim the birds' beaks to keep them from pecking other birds, even though debeaking causes acute pain that recurs when the bird eats. |
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