5 day old baby chick problem

[Heidis29]

5 day old Pekin chicks being raised by mama. I noticed only today this little one has a large mass under throat/crop. It feels like air/fluid possibly. Bright otherwise, I’ve been watching to see if it eats or drinks but mama is being protective since I brought the chicks out for a quick once over so haven’t witnessed this yet. Thoughts?

 

[Heidis29]

How is it doing

Made a full recovery! I ended up using a syringe to draw out what appeared to be air. The sack deflated immediately and chick didn’t seem bothered. Photo below immediately after, and today.

 

[bhaugh]

How is it doing

 

[Heidis29]

Update, chick is drinking but looks like it’s having difficulty swallowing.

 

[Wyorp Rock]

Made a full recovery! I ended up using a syringe to draw out what appeared to be air. The sack deflated immediately and chick didn’t seem bothered. Photo below immediately after, and today.

Nice job.

Such a cute chick