Chicks not absorbing yolk

[rileys420mom]

I had a few chicks hatch out in the coop a couple days ago and I just noticed one has something wrong with it's belly I've came to the conclusion it didn't absorb it's yolk properly so I cleaned it up but how do I get the chick to leave it alone so it will heal?

 

[Stipenvlerk]

Hi Rileys,
Welcome to BYC.
Would you please be so kind to upload a picture of your chicks belly?
How did you clean it up?

 

[rileys420mom]

Well I used peroxide and Neosporin and wrapped it up because she just will not leave it alone.

 

[Stipenvlerk]

Well I used peroxide and Neosporin and wrapped it up because she just will not leave it alone.

Please upload a picture!
In the mean time, make sure he/she is in a clean warm and safe enviroment..

 

[rileys420mom]

I guess my main question is do I need to stop the chick from messing with it because I can keep it clean and isolated the chick but it's persistent about pecking at it. Over all the chick seems to be full of energy and is eating and drinking just fine.

 

[therandomhatcher]

post a picture of it! please

 

[rileys420mom]

 

[Mutchi]

Oh My!

 

[Stipenvlerk]

Thank you for uploading a picture!
This will help the yolk experts help you better...

I certainly would make sure he/she can't peck it. And advice you to try and find vetwrap so you don't have to use a bandage which sticks to the feathers.

 

[rileys420mom]

What should I do should I wrap it up so it's a mobile and just make sure it's eating and drinking or how should I wrap it I know with that rap but how