Chick scratching sore

[LavenderMotherHen]

I’ve got one chick with a sore on the back of her head. No idea what happened, but I’ve been watching it for a week or so. She’s 1.5 weeks old. And it’s looked great until last night- it’s enflamed and sore looking. I’ve separated them because at first I assumed it was because of pecking, but the more I watch her, the more I realize it’s probably because she’s scratching it like crazy. I’ve put some neosporin on it (the kind without pain reliever). What can I do??

 

[HuffleClaw]

I would just keep doing what you’re doing. Any chance they have mites? That can cause itching/scratching.

 

[LavenderMotherHen]

I would just keep doing what you’re doing. Any chance they have mites? That can cause itching/scratching.

I have no idea. She’s the only one with the issue.

 

[Chickeria]

I have no idea. She’s the only one with the issue.

Hi LavenderMotherHen, another member did have a case of a chick with mites, the little one was the only one showing symptoms while being together with other chicks:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/3-week-old-chick-with-feather-loss-to-face—allergy.1464379/

I don't know if it could be mites in the case of your baby, but if only one shows symptoms, mites can't be ruled out at that point.
I hope you can find the cause for the itching soon and help your chick - best wishes for your little one