Balding babe!

[Jayrai22]

Hi all! I’m a new chick mom to 8. This is myrtle...she’s getting more and more bald. She came with a bald spot on her head and the first few days I figured we were doing pecking order, then maybe she was getting picked on continuously. However, I’ve watched the flock for quite some time and don’t see any aggression. Some peck each other lightly, but no one is attacking her. I also see her going after her own bald spots. Could she be scratching them or doing self harm? She’s bald on both sides of her neck and under her wings. She is the smallest in the flock and is an Asian black. Thank you for your help!!

 

[Jayrai22]

Hi all! I’m a new chick mom to 8. This is myrtle...she’s getting more and more bald. She came with a bald spot on her head and the first few days I figured we were doing pecking order, then maybe she was getting picked on continuously. However, I’ve watched the flock for quite some time and don’t see any aggression. Some peck each other lightly, but no one is attacking her. I also see her going after her own bald spots. Could she be scratching them or doing self harm? She’s bald on both sides of her neck and under her wings. She is the smallest in the flock and is an Asian black. Thank you for your help!!

Hi! Sorry I’m so new, did I post right? I’d love some expert opinions. Please?

 

[bprestin]

Hi! Sorry I’m so new, did I post right? I’d love some expert opinions. Please?

I'm new too so I don't know about the bebe with the bald spot? How's she doing now?

 

[Wezdin]

Small bald spots are normal on chicks, are you using a brooder heat plate by any chance?

 

[Wezdin]

Hi! Sorry I’m so new, did I post right? I’d love some expert opinions. Please?

Yes, you did it right