What's wrong with their necks?

[tripletfeb]

Hey all! I have a small flock of 6 pullets. They are 16 weeks old. When I was feeding them today, I noticed one had missing feathers on her chest/neck area and another one had what looked like a bloody neck. When I looked closer, I didn't see any evidence of mites or lice I don't think. I did notice the one had some bloody feather shafts. Pictures attached. The one with the missing feathers is the pearl star leghorn. The one with the bloody neck is the light brahma. Blood isin't too bad, just looks painful and dry. I didn't notice any bullying but it does look like they were picked at. Is this just a juvenile molt or something else? They eat Purina chick starter crumbles. Thanks for any help! P.s. please don't mind my dry hands. Tis the season!

 

[MysteryChicken]

Seems like molting, & bored picking.

 

[Laura_BelgianBantams_63]

Maybe the start of molting, but more likely bored pecking...
To prevent bored pecking, mix up things for your flock! Maybe add a little treat ball for fun! (See attached photo, and the photo is not mine:

 

[Weeg]

Here is a good article with lots of ideas on ways to entertain chickens, with boredom busters. It has a list of busters, which mostly are DIY and easy to make. Hope this helps. https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/the-complete-list-of-boredom-busters.76129/

 

[tripletfeb]

I don't think it is boredom but I will try out your suggestions, thanks! I do provide them with things to do, they love it when I rake leaves into their run. I did skim that article real quick and love the water bottle idea, will have to try it. Thanks!

 

[DeathlayerDreams]

I would put a cage in the coop and separate the one with blood on its neck chickens don't like the color red and may peck at it and make things worse