Chick with swollen bottom

[copper2]

I got this chick a few weeks a go it has a deformity, and it's bottom is swollen and had a red loop coming out, blowout? Please tell me what it is

 

[MrsBrooke]

I would suspect "mushy chick disease" or omphalitis... It's an infection of the yolk sac. I applaud your want to help, but I'm unsure what can be done.

How old is this chick?

MrsB

 

[copper2]

I'm not sure, I'm guessing a month old

 

[MrsBrooke]

Is the chick mobile? Can she get around at all? Does she appear to WANT to?

Is she eating and drinking?

MrsB

 

[copper2]

Yes

 

[MrsBrooke]

Then I would leave her be.

If she appears to be comfortable, mobile, and has an appetite and a thirst, perhaps she just needs some time.

Do you have any idea what breed she is? She kinda looks like a CornishX.

MrsB

 

[copper2]

I don't know, your probably right a Cornish x
or a leghorn

 

[MrsBrooke]

If she's in with other chicks, they may peck at her. I would consider a partition in the brooder if she's got company.

MrsB

 

[copper2]

I already separated her from the others but thanks

 

[aggiemae]

The way she is tucked up is worrisome. some hemorrhoid cream in and around her vent might ease the inflammation. Can you take her to a vet?