Baby chick with guts hanging out?? Warning, graphic pics

[PurpleCArTires]

I had this RIR hatch this morning about 4 hours ago. It's very lively, but has a large bloody mass hanging off it's rear. I have not removed it from the Bator since others are still hatching. So I apologize for the blurry pics thru the glass. Please advise if I should help him some how or let nature take it's course.

Of course if he passes, I would need to remove his little body from the Bator before the others hatch . Ughh.. this might jeprodize the others. So advice here would be appreciated also. Thanks so much!

 

[SilverBirds]

Looks like the yolk did not fully absorb all the way and now it's been stepped on. This is not good as now he is prone to infections and probably won't make it.

 

[PurpleCArTires]

Looks like the yolk did not fully absorb all the way and now it's been stepped on. This is not good as now he is prone to infections and probably won't make it.

Yeah, after looking at some other posts, it doesn't look good. Some people recommended putting him in a cup by himself. I am warming up my brooder now and will move him as soon as it's ready. I understand if he passes, but I'd like to do what I can to save him if possible. Luckily he is extremely lively, bouncing all around and trying to get out . Maybe he is strong enough to pull thru

 

[SilverBirds]

Maybe. Putting him in his own space is your best bet. It's just with the yolk being so damaged it's not good for him.

"Most chicks with a yolk sac infection die within 24 hours of hatching, peaking at 5 to 7 days. Chicks that make it to day 2 or 3 are often much smaller than the other birds. Any chicks that recover will have a poor immune system, making them more susceptible to infection with other opportunistic pathogens and developing chronic respiratory diseases".

At this point I'm not sure if you should cut it off or leave it. Maybe someone else will comment. I don't really have any any more advice for you. I'm sorry

 

[PurpleCArTires]

Maybe. Putting him in his own space is your best bet. It's just with the yolk being so damaged it's not good for him.

"Most chicks with a yolk sac infection die within 24 hours of hatching, peaking at 5 to 7 days. Chicks that make it to day 2 or 3 are often much smaller than the other birds. Any chicks that recover will have a poor immune system, making them more susceptible to infection with other opportunistic pathogens and developing chronic respiratory diseases".

At this point I'm not sure if you should cut it off or leave it. Maybe someone else will comment. I don't really have any any more advice for you. I'm sorry

Thank you for the information. I'll let you know how it goes

 

[Stipenvlerk]

I had this RIR hatch this morning about 4 hours ago. It's very lively, but has a large bloody mass hanging off it's rear. I have not removed it from the Bator since others are still hatching. So I apologize for the blurry pics thru the glass. Please advise if I should help him some how or let nature take it's course.

Of course if he passes, I would need to remove his little body from the Bator before the others hatch . Ughh.. this might jeprodize the others. So advice here would be appreciated also. Thanks so much!

I'm so sorry for the trouble you have... Your pictures are not showing at the moment

 

[SilverBirds]

I'm so sorry for the trouble you have... Your pictures are not showing at the moment

She did a double post with pictures!

 

[SilverBirds]

I'm so sorry for the trouble you have... Your pictures are not showing at the moment

Maybe you can have more input then me. Thread 'Baby chick with guts hanging out?? Warning, graphic pics'

 

[casportpony]

The two threads have been merged. Pictures are in post #1:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...ut-warning-graphic-pics.1519119/post-25573899

 

[Stipenvlerk]

I definitely agree with earlier commenters that you should get the little one his own warm clean place. It's an opportunity to take a better look what's going on / how bad it is too!