Chick has bald spots and dry skin on those spots

[Crazychickengirl2]

Ok so I hatched some more chicks and this one has 2 bald spots and dry and flaky skin on and around those spots. Should I be worried about it?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Looks like the chick is rubbing it's feathers against something.
Are you using a brooder plate?

 

[Crazychickengirl2]

Looks like the chick is rubbing it's feathers against something.
Are you using a brooder plate?

Nope it's been like that since the day it hatched

 

[Wyorp Rock]

You may have to just wait and see if the area fills in once the chick starts to feather in.

 

[Crazychickengirl2]

You may have to just wait and see if the area fills in once the chick starts to feather in.

Ok!

 

[Crazychickengirl2]

The spots are just getting worse

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Can you get some updated clear photos along with your brooder setup?

 

[Crazychickengirl2]

Can you get some updated clear photos along with your brooder setup?

Sure

 

[Crazychickengirl2]

 

[Wyorp Rock]

What is the chick rubbing up against?

I see broken feather follicles in the skin. You may have some plucking going on as well.

What do you feed? I think I would observe closely to see if the others are plucking out feathers, if he's picking at his own feathers...


Where are you located in the world? Provide the chicks with a tub of dirt to take dust baths if they are not going out anytime soon.