Question from a newbie- bald spots on chick bums

[Officerswife33]

I'm new to the forum and to raising chickens. I did try to search before asking this, but could not find any info relating to chicks with this problem. The problem I speak of- bald spots on the bum! We just got our chicks on Tuesday. They are just a few days old and one of them is definitely the alpha already. The one who is not alpha has a growing bald spot on her bum and I am a little concerned about it. I have heard about pecking and I am worried that perhaps she is being bullied by the other chick, but I have not noticed any agressive behaviour. In fact, they really do not like being separated. They seem to really like each other. The only thing I have noticed on occasion is that the chick with the bald spot will be pecking at her own rump. Is she doing it to herself? And if so, is this a bad sign or is it normal chick behaviour? Is there anything I can do to help the spot get better? Thanks for your help!

 

[gale65]

Is there blood? We have one chick that had some blood and no tailfeathers-we noticed it yesterday afternoon. It looked like she was picking at it as well as the others (probably-we didn't witness them doing it). DH put something he called "blue lotion" on it. I *think* it's gentian violet. That was last night. Today she looked much better so I think they left her alone. There was no blood at all.

 

[Officerswife33]

No blood. Just a bald spot and some matted chick fuzz. I'll definitely be keeping an eye on it... I just hope it isn't something serious. She's kind of my favourite chick Ü

 

[gale65]

I'm pretty sure if it was from pecking it would have at least a little blood on it. Hopefully it's nothing serious.

 

[neVar]

pasty butt? clean it- then put some vaseline on it- to help prevent picking at it (and keep it soft)

Tis the instructions i got on here 2 weeks ago when i inherited a bald bummed silkie