Chicken With BALD Head??!!

[Ilovefarming]

Hey,
Just recently, I went out to the coop in the morning to let my chickens down and I noticed that my Barred Rock hen had a BALD head! It was never like that before. She had her molt a long time ago, and shes not losing any more of her other feathers. It is not red, rashy, or swollen, just looks like normal skin. I have no idea what to do with her, she now has Sour Crop for the 4th time. I have no idea how she got that either. She has not been eating long grass, hay, or anything.

Thanks!!

 

[Eggcessive]

She may be getting her head feathers picked by another. Try some bad-tasting cream such as Nustock or Bag Balm, or one of the anti-pick lotions from the feed store (Rooster Booster.) Here are some links on sour crop:
http://www.tillysnest.com/2012/01/crop-issues.html
http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/04/answers-from-chicken-vet-on-impacted.html

 

[Ilovefarming]

She may be getting her head feathers picked by another. Try some bad-tasting cream such as Nustock or Bag Balm, or one of the anti-pick lotions from the feed store (Rooster Booster.) Here are some links on sour crop:
http://www.tillysnest.com/2012/01/crop-issues.html
http://www.the-chicken-chick.com/2012/04/answers-from-chicken-vet-on-impacted.html

Could it be that I am not feeding them enough? I have heard of some hens picking on others because they don't have enough food..... true?

Thank you for helping! I will try your suggestions.

 

[Eggcessive]

If you suspect it is not enough protein, you might increase it to 20% by adding gamebird feed, dry cat food, or by using Flock Raiser 20% and supplementing with crushed oyster shell for the calcium that is in layer.

 

[Ilovefarming]

If you suspect it is not enough protein, you might increase it to 20% by adding gamebird feed, dry cat food, or by using Flock Raiser 20% and supplementing with crushed oyster shell for the calcium that is in layer.

Thanks!! You know EVERYTHING about chickens! lol

 

[Eggcessive]

No I don't really, but you're welcome.

 

[Ilovefarming]

No I don't really, but you're welcome.

lol!!

haha

 

[Ilovefarming]

Her feathers have totaly grown back, thank goodness!! Thanks everyone!!