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    bare spot on back of neck

    Thanks for the advice. Since my initial post I have kept a close eye on her. Still no signs of pecking. But who knows when I am not watching. Her bare spot looks much better and she is much less preoccupied with it. She has a "sister" that is at least 2 x larger than her, which strikes me as...
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    Average backyard flock size in Suburban area(s).. North Carolina, Charlotte ...

    My two next door neighbors are aware of my endeavor and can't wait to get some eggs. So they won't be a problem. But there is an elderly lady who lives directly behind me, but her house is probably 150 yards from the back of my property line. I think for sanity sake I will just get the permit...
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    bare spot on back of neck

    Not the best picture but I think it gets the point across. She seems to be fairly preoccupied with it. Again I checked for critters, and unless they are not visable to the naked eye, I didn't see anything.
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    Average backyard flock size in Suburban area(s).. North Carolina, Charlotte ...

    I live in Charlotte. I am currently raising 10 hen "chicks" . The coop is done but the run is not quite ready. JbarringerNC did you get a permit? I have not applied for one yet. I didn't know we needed one till I was we'll under way with the coop. Now I am afraid I will get denied. Then what am...
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    bare spot on back of neck

    I have the exact same issue with young Easter egger. She is about 4 weeks old and lost her down but no feathers came in, just on back of neck. She seems healthy otherwise. Her cell mates are another Easter egger ( she is huge) and a pair of partridge Cochins. I have not noticed anybody pecking...
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