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

[PurpleCArTires]

That doesn't look good. I don't see any yolk.

Yeah I was thinking the same. I was hoping at first it was yolk and would dry up. But it's just bleeding more and more.

 

[SilverBirds]

With it being stepped on and him walking around it probably just pulled out more of his stomach, which would be why he looks so thin.

 

[PurpleCArTires]

With it being stepped on and him walking around it probably just pulled out more of his stomach, which would be why he looks so thin.

Yeah, thinking back, I probably should have pulled him as soon as I noticed this morning.

 

[Weeg]

Yeah I was thinking the same. I was hoping at first it was yolk and would dry up. But it's just bleeding more and more.

I'm wondering if it could be a prolapse, but either way the damage may already be done.
Let me tag @azygous, just to get one more opinion.
If you do plan un culling him, I recommend you read these articles-
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...-for-squeamish-people-slightly-graphic.74734/
I'll add the other link when I can find it. I'm so sorry your having to do this, It was very kind of you to give him a chance.
They use humane methods. You could still give him to the snake afterwards, but I think feeding him live would be very stressful and upsetting. Just my opinion.

 

[PurpleCArTires]

I'm wondering if it could be a prolapse, but either way the damage may already be done.
Let me tag @azygous, just to get one more opinion.
If you do plan un culling him, I recommend you read these articles-
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...-for-squeamish-people-slightly-graphic.74734/
I'll add the other link when I can find it. I'm so sorry your having to do this, It was very kind of you to give him a chance.
They use humane methods. You could still give him to the snake afterwards, but I think feeding him live would be very stressful and upsetting. Just my opinion.

Thank you for the article . I've never had to cull a baby. Older birds, I have no problem, but these sweet little puff balls...

 

[SilverBirds]

Yeah, thinking back, I probably should have pulled him as soon as I noticed this morning.

Yes, you should have removed him after noticing it. You didn't know better though so don't beat yourself up to bad about it.

Thank you for the article . I've never had to cull a baby. Older birds, I have no problem, but these sweet little puff balls...

It is very hard. Just know that you are doing the right thing for him

 

[Weeg]

Thank you for the article . I've never had to cull a baby. Older birds, I have no problem, but these sweet little puff balls...

I have never had to either, I can only imagine its so hard. Sending hugs. You're doing a great job, I'm sorry this seems to be the only humane option.
This is how we learn unfortunately, I have learned far to many times the hard way. You will just know better how to help in the future. Try not to beat yourself up.

 

[azygous]

I'm afraid this chick has too many things going against it, infection being one huge obstacle. I suggest sparing the chick further suffering and cull.

If you ever make another thread and want to post photos, it would be best to take four photos for each photo you want to post. It's very difficult to photograph chickens, so taking a bunch and then selecting the most focused with the best contrast and detail will enable us to get maximum information from your visuals. Sadly, these photos are so blurry, they are of little use.

 

[PurpleCArTires]

I'm afraid this chick has too many things going against it, infection being one huge obstacle. I suggest sparing the chick further suffering and cull.

If you ever make another thread and want to post photos, it would be best to take four photos for each photo you want to post. It's very difficult to photograph chickens, so taking a bunch and then selecting the most focused with the best contrast and detail will enable us to get maximum information from your visuals. Sadly, these photos are so blurry, they are of little use.

Yes, the deed is done. He is hanging out in chicken heaven now. RIP.

Yeah sorry about the pics. Believe it or not, those were the good ones lol. I'll try to get better pics next time tho. Thanks for everyone's input and support. One lesson I've learned with chickens these past few years is sometimes things just never go the way you hope lol. If this happens again, I'll try to pull it as soon as I see it and separate, but as bad as this little dude was, I don't even know if that would've saved him.

 

[Weeg]

Yes, the deed is done. He is hanging out in chicken heaven now. RIP.

Yeah sorry about the pics. Believe it or not, those were the good ones lol. I'll try to get better pics next time tho. Thanks for everyone's input and support. One lesson I've learned with chickens these past few years is sometimes things just never go the way you hope lol. If this happens again, I'll try to pull it as soon as I see it and separate, but as bad as this little dude was, I don't even know if that would've saved him.

I'm so sorry for your loss, keeping chickens can be so hard. Thank goodness they're so silly and rewarding. Sending hugs.