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My hen is bald from over mating. What can I do?

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I have a Silver Laced Wyandotte that has a large patch of bare skin due to overmating from my roosters.  The roosters have since been rehomed, but am wondering what, if anything, I can do for her.  Is there any kind of ointment or lotion I can use?  Her skin looks so red and irritated and I feel so bad for her :(

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I always use bag balm on everything. It is kind of like the neosporin of the animal world however, I use it on myself. good Luck!

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Are your other hens picking at her red, bald area? If they are, you might consider getting some hen saddles, even though your roosters are no longer around.
 

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