Chick Hatched, umbilical cord? still attached & bloated

[desertskynm]

Hi everyone...

I just had a marans hatch but it's umbilical cord is still attached and the area surrounding it looks to be filled with liquid and puffy.

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I don't see how to post a pic... Hopefully you understand what I am talking about..
M.

 

[blaundee]

Kill it.

 

[mrslb333]

Do you have any pics? Easier to tell what it could be. Might be worth waiting a day or two as it could improve.

 

[Dora'smom]

It could just need time to absorb, and for that swelling to go down. Umbilical cords tend to dry up and fall off just like with human babies. Give it a few days and check progress, and how the little one is doing.

 

[desertskynm]

Thank you all for your advice!

I just can't kill it- it has been such a disappointing hatch!!

Yes, I will give it time and will check in with you all...

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How do you post pics? I see "Img" but don't understand what it's function is...

Best Wishes,
M.

 

[Soaring Chicks]

to upload a pic go to where you se the index and my page links there is a uploads link click on it and it should walk you through hpw to up load.
I have had some hatch that had not asorb the yolk all the way. If you give it time keep the area clean and from other chicks picking at it . 99% of the time they will finifh asorbing it and heal up fine. They are slower growing out as they hatched early. They do catch up. One of the biggest I have was one just like above. If it is still in the bator I would leave it there longer then the rest just make sure you take out on day 3 so you can give it food and water. It should be almost dried up by then. Best of luck for your little chick.

 

[mmaddie's mom]

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[Soaring Chicks]

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is after you have uploaded a pic you can put that link in between it.
just like this [/img]https://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/46537_update_blrw_chicks_breeders_002.jpg[/img]
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[mmaddie's mom]

How is it acting otherwise? Give it a little time and use your own good judgement. Good luck!

 

[desertskynm]

It is very sleepy....

mmaddie's mom :

How is it acting otherwise? Give it a little time and use your own good judgement. Good luck!​