EMERGENCY

[GT Earthan]

This is my 2 day old chick but she seems to have problem with walking as her umbilical cord appears to be wrapped around her left thigh which makes her to limp while walking.What should I do? Should I try to remove it or leave it as it is.
Please answer quickly.

 

[CheerioTheBuffRooster]

I would remove it as quickly as possible because you don't want it to cut off the circulation of her leg.
First you need to calm her down so she won't thrash, as that could cause you to accidentally nick her. Take a small, sharp pair of scissors or trimmers and try to get the blade of it under the umbilical cord. Snip it quickly and make sure you cut all of it off because it could be wrapped around the leg and thigh in multiple places.
Good luck!!

 

[Eggcessive]

Can you try to snip the part of the cord on the outside of the leg?