jennifer+simon Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 We got our chooks in the spring, everything is going well, they seem so happy. i was out with them earlier and noticed tiggywinkle has a little bald patch under her ear/ top of her neck.... its about the size of a 10p. no bald patches anywhere else the other chooks are fine.... ive looked for mites etc but am still a little concerned?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keyhole kate Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 Probably the start of moulting But someone infinately more experienced than me will be along soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chelsea Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 I would say maybe the start of a moult or a "mini" moult. If I remember rightly one of my girls didn't fully moult the 1st year but did the second. Maybe give the hen the once over for lice just incase but I wouldn't worry too much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted October 7, 2009 Share Posted October 7, 2009 I'd watch out for any discharge from the ear as well in case it was caused by scratching. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
