Exposed yolk sac

[ChickinChance]

This little guy just hatched out and I’m not sure how to handle the exposed yolk sac. I couldn’t find info online or on YouTube so I am lost. It is acting fine but I don’t want to put it with the others as I assume they will peck the yolk sac. Any help would be most appreciated.

 

[MGG]

Sorry no one has replied. Just make sure it doesn't rupture it, remove any other chicks so they don't peck it. I would put it in a paper towel lined cup, something very soft. @Pyxis or @WVduckchick do either of you have any suggestions? I've never dealt with this.

 

[Pyxis]

Sorry no one has replied. Just make sure it doesn't rupture it, remove any other chicks so they don't peck it. I would put it in a paper towel lined cup, something very soft. @Pyxis or @WVduckchick do either of you have any suggestions? I've never dealt with this.

Putting it in a paper towel lined cup is what I usually recommend, and also tucking it back into the bottom half of the egg shell of possible. So, tucked back into the egg, then into a cup, and leave it in the incubator until it finishes absorbing it

 

[ChickinChance]

Sorry no one has replied. Just make sure it doesn't rupture it, remove any other chicks so they don't peck it. I would put it in a paper towel lined cup, something very soft. @Pyxis or @WVduckchick do either of you have any suggestions? I've never dealt with this.

It is drying up pretty quickly. I’m going to let her stay in the incubator for a few more hours and then move her in with the rest with some type of quarantine. Thanks for your response. The cup is a good idea.

 

[MGG]

Sounds good!

 

[americanchicks]

Its crazy how fast it absorbs. The very first chick I ever hatched looked very similar and she turned out fine. She was a loud mouth though, even as an adult. Good luck with your wee one.

 

[klbaker75]

It is drying up pretty quickly. I’m going to let her stay in the incubator for a few more hours and then move her in with the rest with some type of quarantine. Thanks for your response. The cup is a good idea.

How did your chick do? I had this happen yesterday. The mom and other babies were feasting on her yolk and red stringy umbilical. I'm curious of her odds of living. I'm applying iodine three times a day and she sleeps inside on a heat pad. I had to take her away from her siblings and mom.