Well my hen can’t wear a hat..so what do I do?

[z3lda3]

Hi, I’ve got an australorp hen who has a bald head. Because of her size, when my rooster mates with her, he doesn’t grab her comb, but the feathers right below her comb. It’s not over mating or anything, he’s an EXCELLENT rooster, and my hen seems to fancy him. She follows him around, sleeps beside him and such. And he has a flock of 17. No other issues, no naked backs or shoulders. Just this one bald head. I’ve tried rooster booster and it doesn’t seem to do much good. Any suggestions about what I can do?

 

[Wyorp Rock]

If the skin is not being torn, then I wouldn't do anything.

It's not uncommon for a hen to have feather loss on the back of the head due to mating.

 

[z3lda3]

If the skin is not being torn, then I wouldn't do anything.

It's not uncommon for a hen to have feather loss on the back of the head due to mating.

Nope fortunately no skin injuries.
I didn't know it wasn’t uncommon. I hear ppl talk about needing saddles, but never a..hat. Thank you!

 

[Dlm2plus]

Dealing with the same thing my a little serama hens are his favorite but they have small combs. I even thought about putting a hat on so he'll have something to grab.

 

[z3lda3]

Dealing with the same thing my a little serama hens are his favorite but they have small combs. I even thought about putting a hat on so he'll have something to grab.

Isn’t it crazy? Our poor bald chickens if your hat idea works, or you figure something out, let me know!

 

[emyancey]

If the skin is not being torn, then I wouldn't do anything.

It's not uncommon for a hen to have feather loss on the back of the head due to mating.

This is so good to know! I have a Black Australorp with a tiny little bald spot just behind her comb and I have an Olive Egger with the same. I do have a rooster and I keep thinking that's what it's from, but sometimes worry.

 

[z3lda3]

This is so good to know! I have a Black Australorp with a tiny little bald spot just behind her comb and I have an Olive Egger with the same. I do have a rooster and I keep thinking that's what it's from, but sometimes worry.

Worrying and chickens go together like peanut butter and jelly! I hate to blame the roosters, but in my case it’s definitely my boy causing the baldness. I used Rooster Boosters peck no more. It discourages him from hanging on in the same spot, and it moisturizes her little bald head. After the winter months she FINALLY has some new feathers peeking out.

 

[emyancey]

Worrying and chickens go together like peanut butter and jelly! I hate to blame the roosters, but in my case it’s definitely my boy causing the baldness. I used Rooster Boosters peck no more. It discourages him from hanging on in the same spot, and it moisturizes her little bald head. After the winter months she FINALLY has some new feathers peeking out.

I just think it has to be my boy. I do see him surf some but he mostly still grabs on. I have some so I'll try to get it onto them! Thanks