HATCHED CHICK HAS BLOODY NAVEL....

[SamG347]

One of my quails hatched with a piece of membrane or something hanging out of its navel or vent. I have it isolated in the incubator in a Tupperwear Container and paper towels. I have put neo-sporin on it and held the chick for half an hour holding pressure. I left it over night but it doesnt seem to have changed....it isnt bleeding...the piece of whatever it is just has blood on it I think. Just specks here and there. I have to work today so I wont be home. But I'm going to leave it like it is. Any other suggestions for how to solve this problem????

Thanks!

 

[MissPrissy]

Leave it alone and don't do anything. It should heal in the next 24 hours. Show photos of this hatch!

 

[jkcove08]

Same concept as the imbilical cord for babies, like MP said it will fall off. Jenn

 

[SamG347]

Would you say keeping it seperated from the others in the brooder till healed is a wise choice?
Thanks!