While a pain, both time-wise and financially, de-beaking could be your only option for this problem. It's easiest to de-beak birds when they are chicks because their beaks are softer. So, if your chickens pecking each other is a serious problem in your coop, take the necessary measures to stop it and solve the problem.
The starting salary is the amount of money your employer will compensate you during your first days, weeks or months of employment. There is no law regarding how soon after you begin employment that your employer must give you a raise.
Some employers' policies dictate that they bring in new employees at or slightly below the midpoint in the salary range. This means if you're applying for a job with a pay range of $50,000 to $60,000, chances are you'll be hired at $55,000 or possibly less. In this case, indicate that you'd like to negotiate a starting salary slightly above midpoint.