Chick hasn't absorbed yolk, Help!

I don't think an un-absorbed yolk qualifies as a birth defect. The only times I have heard of this happening is when a hatching chick is helped along. The yolk absorbs generally pretty close to the end of the hatching process, so even if a chick has pipped and started to zip it does not mean the chick is ready to be out of the shell yet! Wrapped in a damp paper towel and back in the bator is probably the best you can do. I wouldn't advise giving it anything to eat or drink yet. Good luck!
 
thanks to everybody for the support i will keep you guys posted!.
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well the little guy didnt make it. he was out cold thiw morning... thanks to everyone for support and help!
 
Same thing happened to me last Saturday. Mine didn't make it either. I read this thread hoping there may be some way I could help. I did the same thing, put him on a paper towel and back in the 'bator to warm up. Mine died pretty quickly though.
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Sorry. This is the downside for sure, sometimes things just happen. You gave him a chance though and I don't think you can ask more of yourself then that.
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