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My silkie pullet has a bare patch just under her beak over 1" in diameter.

Discussion in 'Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures' started by peepblessed, Mar 12, 2012.

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  1. Mar 12, 2012 #1
    peepblessed

    peepblessed Chillin' With My Peeps

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    I noticed it a few days ago and thought she must have caught them on something and pulled them out but nothing is growing back. I checked for parasite's and nothing. Any ideas?
     
  3. Mar 13, 2012 #2
    chickenzoo

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    Is she in with others? Some will over groom others in the pen. She may have gotten bitten by something...... Do you have a pick?
     

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