Chick hatched w/o absorbing all the yolk - help!!! (Pic)

[newchickies]

I had a chick hatch this morning and discovered that not all of the yolk/intestines had finished absorbing. I am trying to keep a wet paper towel underneath it, but it seems like it dries up pretty fast and I have to keep getting it wet. What should I do? Is there any hope? It seems like it's doing well, flopping around and cheeping every now and then...

Thanks for your help!

 

[Shared Acres]

I can't see all that wasn't absorbed, but mine often hatch without all absorbed. Just leave him in there for awhile. He should be fine.

 

[newchickies]

Does it dry up and fall off or should I keep getting it wet so that it will absorb?

 

[texaschickmama]

I would let it dry up. If the intestines are not enclosed, he probably won't make it. I had one that the intestines were not on the inside. It lived for a day. I tried to clip the "dry" stuff off and it ended up dying. Good luck.