Freshly hatched chick with bloody looking red bump on its bootie

[SamanthaG]

Hi everyone! This is my second hatchling and I’m really worried about this red bump on its bum. In my frantic search for answers it seems it could have to do with unabsorbed yoke sac or something. Is this chick going to be ok or is this a very bad omen for this little one?

There was also all that white gunk that was attached but fell off as the chick started moving around.

Thanks you guys!

 

[Debbie292d]

I would leave them in the incubator at least another 12 to 24 hours. That will dissipate, dry up, and they'll look much better then.

It'll be okay!

 

[SamanthaG]

I would leave them in the incubator at least another 12 to 24 hours. That will dissipate, dry up, and they'll look much better then.

It'll be okay!

Thanks so much for the reassurance! I’ll do as you suggest

 

[Debbie292d]

Thanks so much for the reassurance! I’ll do as you suggest

Very welcome!

Please show us a picture tomorrow!