Unabsorbed yolk sack HELP!!!!!

violetsky · Mar 11, 2011

Chicks hatched today all are fine except one who came out and is lively
but has an unabsorbed yolk sack. Please advise. Should I snip it off?
HELP!!!

kathyinmo · Mar 11, 2011

No, do not snip it off. It should just dry up and fall off. Good luck!

BluegrassSeramas · Mar 11, 2011

I would keep him stationary if you can. Make a little area where he cant get around too much and the others wont tackle him.

honeydoll · Mar 11, 2011

No, do not snip it. It has nutrients to help strengthen the chick if I remember right. They need to absorb it. I had a chick this happened to in my last hatch and was told often they die. I made a moist chicken diaper out of a paper towel and kept it around it holding the yolk sac close to the chick. My chick survived.

HTH
Carolyn

Miss Lydia · Mar 11, 2011

good advise by all just don't let the other chicks peck at it and of course they will if given the chance. congrats on the hatch

violetsky · Mar 11, 2011

Thanks so much. I'm not sure how to make a chicken diaper but I will give that a try.
I have a clear plastic post-it box that's about chick size and 2 inches high. Maybe he'll
stay in that.

Miss Lydia · Mar 11, 2011

cute avatar pic! and yes keep him away from the other chicks till the yolk is completely absorbed..

pnp4kidz · Mar 11, 2011

Is there a thread with pics of this? How long can it take?

honeydoll · Mar 11, 2011

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I think there is but can't remember for sure because it's been awhile since I was told to do this. If you do a search I bet you'll find it.

Higins00 · Mar 11, 2011

This is my little one that had not absorbed the yolk. It was tricky because this one had veins going through it. It ended up leaking and it started bleeding and the chick was getting worn down so I clamped it, waited like 1/2 hour with it in my hands (still clamped) and when I let go it was fine. If it is real yellow and has no veins and also if it is doing fine otherwise leave it alone and it will absorb it. If it breaks or leaks you might have to interveine. Mine is doing fine now. Keep us updated.

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