Hey all,
I have a 9 week old White Rock pullet. Today, I noticed two little scabby areas on either side of the base of her beak. She is still indoors, in a brooder, with her 10 other buddies. (They still have room, though it is getting a little small for them. As soon as the coop gets finished, they go outside.) She has not been outside, exposed to any other birds. She is netorious for grabbing feathers, and running around the brooder, making all kinds of noise, with all the other chicks chasing her. I am wondering if these little spots are from the other birds pecking at her when she has a feather, or if it could be something else. None of the others are showing these kinds of spots on their face, or anywhere else. She, as well as all the others, are acting fine, eating and drinking good, and all getting along, no pecking at each other. Any suggestions or ideas of what these spots are?
Thanks!
The spots are small, located on both sides, right at the base/underside of the beak.
These were the best pics I could get
I have a 9 week old White Rock pullet. Today, I noticed two little scabby areas on either side of the base of her beak. She is still indoors, in a brooder, with her 10 other buddies. (They still have room, though it is getting a little small for them. As soon as the coop gets finished, they go outside.) She has not been outside, exposed to any other birds. She is netorious for grabbing feathers, and running around the brooder, making all kinds of noise, with all the other chicks chasing her. I am wondering if these little spots are from the other birds pecking at her when she has a feather, or if it could be something else. None of the others are showing these kinds of spots on their face, or anywhere else. She, as well as all the others, are acting fine, eating and drinking good, and all getting along, no pecking at each other. Any suggestions or ideas of what these spots are?
Thanks!
The spots are small, located on both sides, right at the base/underside of the beak.
These were the best pics I could get