Bald chicken head

[jmd82855]

I first noticed this chicken getting a bald spot on her head. I’ve been keeping track of it for a few weeks and just noticed that it has gone all the way around her head. She is he only chicken who has this, and has no other bald spots on her. Any advice or thoughts would be very helpful. Thanks

 

[tarahharlin]

I first noticed this chicken getting a bald spot on her head. I’ve been keeping track of it for a few weeks and just noticed that it has gone all the way around her head. She is he only chicken who has this, and has no other bald spots on her. Any advice or thoughts would be very helpful. Thanks

During my girls first year, I had one that became bald on her head similar to this. I ended up finding out it was from one of my other girls pecking her while she was in the nest box laying. So, it could be from something like that.

 

[MissChick@dee]

If you have a rooster that’s one of their favorite places to get ahold of a hen. They use the back of their heads to steady themselves while they try to mate.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

I first noticed this chicken getting a bald spot on her head. I’ve been keeping track of it for a few weeks and just noticed that it has gone all the way around her head. She is he only chicken who has this, and has no other bald spots on her. Any advice or thoughts would be very helpful. Thanks

Hi @jmd82855
Do you have a rooster or cockerel?

Looks like it could be from mating or as mentioned, picking from other pullets/hens.
I would still look her over for lice/mites as well - always good to inspect your chickens every once in a while for parasites.

If she is getting picked on by the girls, then evaluating how much space they have is a good idea.

Let us know how she's doing.