pixiewish Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 (edited) I'm not sure if its a breed thing or if there is a problem, but my orpington bantam is noticeably bald in the area near her ear. Got hubby to help me catch her this eve to have a good look (she us not a fan of being held) and it doesn't look particularly red or inflammed, nor any discharge from the ear and there is no sign of any mites or lice so i'm just not sure. Any advice appreciated. Edited July 3, 2012 by Guest Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted July 2, 2012 Share Posted July 2, 2012 Do you have a cockerel? they can cause that sort of damage or sometimes a hen will mount another one causing the same damage Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixiewish Posted July 2, 2012 Author Share Posted July 2, 2012 All hens as far as i know, they are about 8 weeks. Do you think its feather pecking? I thought she was boss being biggest but maybe i'm wrong. If it is do i need to do anything? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheekyPekins Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 I have an Orpington bantam and 2 Pekins and Moneypenny (Orp) is definitely the boss, being the biggest... Does she have a bald spot behind one ear only, or is it both? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixiewish Posted July 3, 2012 Author Share Posted July 3, 2012 Both ears and looks pretty much the same both sides size and location wise Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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CheekyPekins Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 a) she's BEAUTIFUL! b) my Orp's earlobes also look like this - but are redder (I have to point out that my Orp's breeder had to tell me they were her earlobes... ) so I don't think there's anything to worry about. But please bear in mind that I've owned chickens for an entire 2 weeks, so any advice from anyone with more knowledge (i.e pretty much anyone) should definitely trump what I've said... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixiewish Posted July 3, 2012 Author Share Posted July 3, 2012 Thanks Cheekypekins. i did have a chat with someone at work today who is a long term chicken keeper and she said it did sound like it might be a breed thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roselady Posted July 3, 2012 Share Posted July 3, 2012 What a lovely girl! My araucana's are like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Thats completely normal A quick Google will confirm that for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pixiewish Posted July 4, 2012 Author Share Posted July 4, 2012 Ahhh the joys of being a chicken newbie worrying about normal stuff. I obviously need to improve my google skills so I don't bother you all with inane questions Very relieved to know I was worrying about nothing though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carolemagic Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 What a gorgeous looking hen... I just love her feathers both texture and colour... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CheekyPekins Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Don't worry pixiewish - we all worry about normal stuff! I seem to be obsessed with whether my hens have normal poo... And the first dustbath sent me into a bit of a panic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roselady Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 I seem to be worrying about something different everyday and am also pretty obsessed with their poop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redwing Posted July 4, 2012 Share Posted July 4, 2012 Dont be afraid to ask questions What I meant was you can Google pictures to confirm after reading the answers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
