Week Old 'Down' Missing

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I noticed that there is an area a little smaller than a dime where the down is missing on the back/nape of one of my chicks neck. I watched them all for a bit last night and am not seeing any bullying going on...
Is it common to sometimes have a chick get some of her down pecked/eaten by others? Will this affect the feather growth in this area? If it continues, what can I do?
Thanks,
Steve
 
Almost 2 weeks... this has gotten worse and I have witnessed some of the others pecking/picking at the area. I have separated her with another one for company. I'll probably wait until feathers come in in that are before putting back in with the others.
Steve
 

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