bleaching? fungus?

[henhouse1012]

Hello everyone I am new to the group. I have a 1 year old buff that has a white growth or fungus overtaking the area behind her ear. Anyone have an idea what this actually could be? Noticed it a few weeks back and it hasn't seemed to changed much (not to aggressive) the other 10 hens i have show no signs of this. It doesn't bother her and she eats and drinks normally. Any input is greatly appreciated.

Thanks
Mike

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[chicklover 1998]

Welcome to BYC, Is it just the color on is it on her earlobe like you can scratch it off gently, because to me it just looks like she has a naturally light spot on her earlobe, I wouldn't be too worried about it, but if you can scratch/pick/brush it off then it probably is some sort of fungus, but I'm leaning more toward it just being a lighter colored spot a couple of my hens have that on their lobe but it is just a coloration issue.

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi

Glad you could join the flock! I'm afraid I've never seen anything like that but please do pop by this link ~ https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/10/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures
I'm sure members there will be able to help you. Good luck, I hope you find out what it is.

Enjoy BYC and all the chicken chat

 

[henhouse1012]

Welcome to BYC, Is it just the color on is it on her earlobe like you can scratch it off gently, because to me it just looks like she has a naturally light spot on her earlobe, I wouldn't be too worried about it, but if you can scratch/pick/brush it off then it probably is some sort of fungus, but I'm leaning more toward it just being a lighter colored spot a couple of my hens have that on their lobe but it is just a coloration issue.

Thank you for the response, it is soft and almost like it is part of her. But, it was previously red like her comb and waddle.

 

[henhouse1012]

 

[chicklover 1998]

it could just be a bit of discoloration but if it does not bother her then I would say that it is fine.

 

[drumstick diva]

It looks like part of her coloration - but, if you see the white spreading elsewhere like her face etc. it may be some type of fungus.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC - you have some great advice already so I'll just say hello!

All the best
CT