Silkie Crest Problem - Rooster Damage or Pests?

Aunt Angus

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Jul 16, 2018
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Hi, everyone! I've been MIA from BYC for months as I'm trying to move. It's been a nightmare! And what's worse is that I've been a bad chicken mama because I've been spending so much time packing and traveling.... No bueno.

So I have Violet, a Silkie who is - surprise! - broody. She does a good job of getting off the nest and taking care of herself, so I've kinda just let her go. It's been just over a week.

But today, I took her off the nest to give her a good looking over. She has a bald spot on the back of her head. Does this look like rooster damage or pests? I will look more for creepy crawlies after dark, but I'd appreciate opinions. Sorry for the pic. My phone sucks.

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On a positive note: my Welsummer finally started laying! Such a pretty darkish egg! Below are eggs from my BO, my splash Silkie, and my Wellie!
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Even with some enhancement pic is not in focus to tell what's going on.
Good luck with moving(UHG!)

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