My Girl’s Bald Spot

[gailburt]

Hi all - my Hattie has a bald patch that seems to be getting worse. We noticed it a little over a month ago and put it down to molting, but I don’t think so now. We’ve checked carefully for mites, lice, etc, and see no evidence. There’s a little red spot, but that’s all I can see. Any ideas about what it might be or how to treat it?

 

[sourland]

To me it looks as if one of her flock mates is overgrooming/feather pecking her.

 

[gailburt]

To me it looks as if one of her flock mates is overgrooming/feather pecking her.

That is possible I guess. We got two gingers about the same time and they are pretty bonded. Maybe Belle is being a little over enthusiastic about Hattie’s appearance!