chick with blob attached

[WishingStar]

That looks like the yolk sack was not absorbed properly prior to hatching in the first photo. The second photo looks like it may have ruptured.

@Debbie292d

Really not sure. The only time I had it happen the chick didn't make it, but it was out with a broody.

If it ruptured the chick is at much higher risk of infections. I'd isolate so other chicks don't pick at it.

Midway in this article discusses chicks with unabsorbed yolks for future reference: https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/guide-to-assisted-hatching-for-all-poultry

(I'll need to link from computer; not working from mobile)

 

[susannaortiz1017]

Oh boy... these are my 9 yr old grandson's chicks. He'll be disappointed if it doesn't make it. But he'll learn.

 

[WishingStar]

Oh boy... these are my 9 yr old grandson's chicks. He'll be disappointed if it doesn't make it. But he'll learn.

It's a sad life lesson, but it comes with raising animals. I usually give my kids the option to see the deceased birds, but they're not required to if they don't want. They know it can get ugly at times.

Maybe someone can chime in my more experience in this area. A few Educators have been tagged.

 

[azygous]

When you take photos, you would be helping us by also posting a photo of the entire chick so we have context since we aren't there to see the chick ourselves and what it looks like in relation to the whole chick.

Regardless of whether this is unabsorbed yolk sac, hernia, or mushy chick syndrome, all are serious conditions and present huge hurdles in order for the chick to survive. It would probably be best to put the chick out of its misery.