Chicken with bare neck - what's going on?

[NonTypicalCPA]

We are one year old chicken farmers (7 hens

). We have a light brahma that has a big bald spot on her neck. It doesn't look sore - no redness or blood, and it doesn't seem to bother her. I don't see any other hens picking at her. I'm curious what's causing it and if I should be doing something for her? I've attached a few pictures of the spot. They're not the best but hopefully will give you an idea what it looks like. It's actually bigger that what the pictures show.

 

[Winggedheart]

Molting maybe? Or is she broody? If she's brooding, she could be pulling them out herself.

 

[suzannaski]

My hens get that when the others pick at the food that is stuck in the neck feathers. Freaked me out the first time I saw it.

 

[NonTypicalCPA]

Sounds like nothing to be concerned with - thanks.

My daughter wants everyone to know her chicken's name is Rosie.

 

[chicmom]

Her skin looks healthy...Looks to be some new feathers growing there.....I don't think you need to worry either....

 

[Winggedheart]

Nice chicken name.

 

[Yay Chicks!]

My Barred Rock looks like a Turken since my BO, and sometimes one of my EEs, decided that her neck feathers were tasty. I have to put 'no pick' stuff on her daily to keep them from going after the new ones coming in. Poor thing was a beautiful bird. Now she is the homeliest thing ever.