Silly question I'm sure but advice needed...

[Lilyrose]

My 2 girls have both got small bald patches behind their ears (about the size of a 5p piece), one of them, Rose had a scab on her ear recently, which has now cleared up. Are the patches normal? At times I worry that they are not getting on together very well but I haven't seen them fighting. Any advise please.:{

 

[Joey&Gizmo]

Yes it normal for them to have a bald patch behind the ears. Here is a link that explains it go to 'bald spots behind ear' http://www.guinealynx.info/hairloss.html#baldspots

Only worry if they are scratching excessive, any scabs or losing fur.

 

[Kira]

The bald patches behind the ears are perfectly normal

 

[Wiebke]

Most guinea pigs have bald patches behind their ears and on the inside of their front legs.

Petting behind the ears is a good place.

Here is a link to sow behaviour which will probably explain quite a bit:
http://www.theguineapigforum.co.uk/showthread.php?t=38561

 

[alcesterpigs]

"Petting behind the ears is a good place"

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[Lilyrose]

Thanks everyone! I thought it was a silly question, but just wanted to make sure!

 

[Cookie22]

Yeah, its normal.

Both my guinea pigs have bald patches behind their ears