What should I do about this bald spot?

[Its_chris]

My rooster is young and needs to work on his technique, but for now half my hens have a bald spot just about their tail. They seemed to to ok otherwise. Now summer is coming and I'm in Florida and they appear to be getting sunburn. Other than saddles, what can I do to help them until they molt? I've thought about applying aloe since I have plenty of the plants but idk if it will work for them too? Does anybody have some advice for me? Yes I have seen wounds from his spurs once but hasn't become a thing the has done again

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, and welcome to BYC!

When I get hens that start looking like that, I take them or the rooster way, and try to up their protein a little. Ours are already on Kalmbach's Flock Maker so that's 20% and to only up it a little, I'll feed them some scrambled eggs every other day.

Putting a little aloe on them may help the burn.

Get a look at your rooster, at night if you can't catch him during the day, and see if his spurs are sharp. If so, you can file them smooth. That would help a little bit.

 

[Its_chris]

I follow what your saying. I agree and I plan to when I figure out how I'm going to accomplish that. My question is about skin care for the spot because we know how painful sunburn is

 

[pennyJo1960]

Welcome to Backyard Chickens. This is a great place to explore and hang out. Do you have a dog crate give the girls a break.
Put the errant boy in it.

 

[CurlyChickenGirly]

Welcome to BYC! Hope you’re getting good advice.

 

[janiedoe]

Welcome to BYC!

 

[chrissynemetz]

Hello, and a belated welcome! Good luck with your flock.

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Remove the cockerel and saddle the hens with bare spots until they molt.

 

[N F C]

Hello, hope the advice you've been given helps...best wishes!