Chick still attached to egg - dried membrane

[ChickenBoss729]

My husband and I just hatched 14 sex linked chickens, one of them was stuck for just under 24 hours -- Husband determined that the membrane had dried up and was why the chick hadn't made that last push to get out (even though he/she was making noise and moving its legs) - long story short he assisted however now there is pieces of egg and maybe dried membrane still stuck on the baby and I don't know if I should attempt to get it off. He suggested a warm face cloth, but not sure if submerging baby (not the face) in the warm water and trying with a tooth brush to get it off.... Help I dont want the baby in pain

 

[Rose Quartz]

My husband and I just hatched 14 sex linked chickens, one of them was stuck for just under 24 hours -- Husband determined that the membrane had dried up and was why the chick hadn't made that last push to get out (even though he/she was making noise and moving its legs) - long story short he assisted however now there is pieces of egg and maybe dried membrane still stuck on the baby and I don't know if I should attempt to get it off. He suggested a warm face cloth, but not sure if submerging baby (not the face) in the warm water and trying with a tooth brush to get it off.... Help I dont want the baby in pain

I've put day old chicks into a kitty water dish of warm water to unstick stuff from them before. some like it others dont. just have a cloth near by to dry them with. If it's navel is open dont put it in water.

 

[ChickenBoss729]

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi & @ChickenBoss729

Personally I would not submerge the chick but quickly & gently wipe the chick with a warm cloth or Q tips. If possible do it under the heat lamp so the chick does not get a chill. If that’s not possible just do a bit at a time then pop back under the warm.

Good luck with your chick

 

[ChickenBoss729]

Thank You!

 

[lazy gardener]

Inspect the umbilicus. If it is closed, then you can safely cradle the chick in your hand and immerse her in a bowl of tepid water. Make sure it is not too warm or too cool. It should be comfortable on your skin, much like you would test a baby bottle. Be sure she can't dip face or beak into the water. Cradle her in one hand while you gently clean her with a bit of terry cloth or a gauze pad. when she's cleaned off, gently wrap her in a dry face cloth and blot the excess water off. I would then dab the umbilicus with some betadine. Then, if the brooder is set up and nice and warm, you can place her in there, or place paper towels over the yuck in the bator and put her there to dry.

If her umbilicus is not closed well, you will have to "spot clean" her.

 

[ChickenBoss729]

Thank You so much - I am going to have to check that out - Thank you for your help

 

[Rose Quartz]

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A 'sponge bath' likely wont take that off.