Chick hatched early

[Silkiechicken66]

Today is day 19 for the eggs. One hatched a few hours ago. Sleepy, but is seen sleeping on all different areas in the brooder.

He has a big belly, looks like he’s pregnant with a food baby. And dried red something I’m assuming is the umbilical cord.

Is there a chance he will make it? And is there any way I can up the chances of him making it?

 

[Knighstar679]

Today is day 19 for the eggs. One hatched a few hours ago. Sleepy, but is seen sleeping on all different areas in the brooder.

He has a big belly, looks like he’s pregnant with a food baby. And dried red something I’m assuming is the umbilical cord.

Is there a chance he will make it? And is there any way I can up the chances of him making it?

Sometimes they might hatch early if there was a higher temperature than the exact 99.5. The large belly might be the rest of the yolk being asborbed. A drop of nutri-drench would be a great way to give the baby a boost.

 

[aart]

Today is day 19 for the eggs. One hatched a few hours ago. Sleepy, but is seen sleeping on all different areas in the brooder.

He has a big belly, looks like he’s pregnant with a food baby. And dried red something I’m assuming is the umbilical cord.

Is there a chance he will make it? And is there any way I can up the chances of him making it?

Yup, should be fine, just let it rest.
Any update @Silkiechicken66 ?

 

[Silkiechicken66]

Yup, should be fine, just let it rest.
Any update @Silkiechicken66 ?

He’s doing great! Running around, glad he has some siblings who hatched today. Taught himself how to eat and drink, and trying to make friends with the rabbit nearby!

 

[Silkiechicken66]

Yup, should be fine, just let it rest.
Any update @Silkiechicken66 ?

Sometimes they might hatch early if there was a higher temperature than the exact 99.5. The large belly might be the rest of the yolk being asborbed. A drop of nutri-drench would be a great way to give the baby a boost.

 

[Knighstar679]

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He looks great! Glad it worked well!