What is this Skin Problem and how do I treat it?

[backyardchicks]

What is this skin problem and how do I treat it? Is it contagious?

 

[Eggcessive]

It looks like it might be a fungal infection called favus. You can use miconazole or clotrimazole antifungal cream cream on the areas, but wear gloves since it can be contagious. Have the other chickens pecked at her?

 

[backyardchicks]

Thank you! I will isolate her and treat her with this cream. I haven’t noticed others pecking at her.