Bald spot

[Bellagrl]

A few of my chickens have bald spots on thier backs from the rooster. I know this is common, I was just wondering if there is something I should be doing, or anything I should do to prevent it or just let it be.

 

[HuskerHens18]

Hi!
How old is the rooster? If he is around 7 months to a year old that tends to be when they go overboard on mating. In most cases it will go away when his hormones calm down, some are just always aggressive when it comes to mating. I always separate my young roosters to protect the hens during this time.

Bullying could be a problem too, if the rooster makes a bald spot and other hens see it, they're likely to peck any growing feathers off of each other. You could try pick-no-more lotion or blu-kote on the bald spots to discourage any picking.

Some people buy "saddles" for the hens, but I would have no idea where to get any or if it's even safe. You'll have to ask someone who has used them before.
Good luck with your chickens ❤❤

ETA: Roosters can get hormonal as early as 5 to 6 months old too. It depends on the individual

 

[Bellagrl]

Hi!
How old is the rooster? If he is around 7 months to a year old that tends to be when they go overboard on mating. In most cases it will go away when his hormones calm down, some are just always aggressive when it comes to mating. I always separate my young roosters to protect the hens during this time.

Bullying could be a problem too, if the rooster makes a bald spot and other hens see it, they're likely to peck any growing feathers off of each other. You could try pick-no-more lotion or blu-kote on the bald spots to discourage any picking.

Some people buy "saddles" for the hens, but I would have no idea where to get any or if it's even safe. You'll have to ask someone who has used them before.
Good luck with your chickens ❤❤

ETA: Roosters can get hormonal as early as 5 to 6 months old too. It depends on the individual

Hi! Thanks for the info. My rooster is 8 months old. I do have blu-kote so I'll try that. I was worried they might go after the bald spot.

 

[HuskerHens18]

Hi! Thanks for the info. My rooster is 8 months old. I do have blu-kote so I'll try that. I was worried they might go after the bald spot.

They might go after whoever is lowest in the pecking order the hardest. She might be the one who needs it the most.