- May 16, 2012
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Hi Everyone,
I have a bantam cochin that is approximately 4 weeks old. I noticed about a week ago that it had a bald spot starting on the back of his/her neck. The skin is very dry and calloused and thickened. I have seen him/her scratching it but not obsessively. The bird is acting fine, eating drinking and playing. I have looked for bugs/mites and do not see any. The other three chicks do not have any signs of anything similar going on with them.
Just wondering if I should be concerned and if there is anything I can do to help out the little one. I hope these pictures are helpful. Thank you!
![](https://www.backyardchickens.com/image/id/7250718/width/469/height/700)
![](https://www.backyardchickens.com/image/id/7250724/width/468/height/700)
I have a bantam cochin that is approximately 4 weeks old. I noticed about a week ago that it had a bald spot starting on the back of his/her neck. The skin is very dry and calloused and thickened. I have seen him/her scratching it but not obsessively. The bird is acting fine, eating drinking and playing. I have looked for bugs/mites and do not see any. The other three chicks do not have any signs of anything similar going on with them.
Just wondering if I should be concerned and if there is anything I can do to help out the little one. I hope these pictures are helpful. Thank you!