Hatched with yolk sac? attached and dragging, weak

[C Siena]

We just had a chick hatch 3 hours ago and I am not sure if it is the yolk sac. She was dragging it behind her and there were 4 other active chicks in the incubator, now 5. I placed her in a cup with damp paper towel, she, chirping away, climbed out in several minutes and the sac/attachment remained stuck to the towel. I took her out and placed her on a soft towel in the brooder at 94.5-96 temp. She is weak but breathing. If I touch her she moves but I did not want to do that again as I thought she would need rest.
First pic is with sac? Second is what stuck to the towel. Last in the brooder. Is there anything I can do for her?

 

[nuthatched]

Unfortunately, that looks like more than just the yolk sack.

 

[C Siena]

Unfortunately, that looks like more than just the yolk sack.

I thought it might be part of her insides/organs. In searching for threads about attached yolk sac...they didn't look like this. She will lay down for several 10 minutes, then sit up, move a little, chirp and lay down. I'll wait until she either passes or begins to thrive.
My first incubator hatch (have utilized broodies prior) and have 5 other lively ones with 5 other pips. I would still be so pleased if she lives. Thank you for responding.

 

[WhiskeyTheRedd]

I thought it might be part of her insides/organs. In searching for threads about attached yolk sac...they didn't look like this. She will lay down for several 10 minutes, then sit up, move a little, chirp and lay down. I'll wait until she either passes or begins to thrive.
My first incubator hatch (have utilized broodies prior) and have 5 other lively ones with 5 other pips. I would still be so pleased if she lives. Thank you for responding.

give her love and hope <3

 

[AshVau22]

I hatched a baby similar to yours few weeks ago, after researching I realized it was it's organs and I culled the chick because I couldn't allow it to suffer.
*This is copy and paste from Google of what I found.
I should also note this picture was after about 5 hours in incubator thinking that it was a yoke sac and would absorb. I felt terrible it took me that long to learn and researched what was actually happening. Originally it was much more wet and yoke looking.


A chick hatched with organs protruding, often called a navel prolapse, is a serious problem that usually indicates a problem with the hatching process or the egg's incubation. While it's tempting to attempt to push the organs back in, this is generally not advised as it can cause damage and infection. The best course of action is often to euthanize the chick to prevent suffering.

Here's a more detailed explanation:

• Causes:
  A navel prolapse can be caused by several factors, including:
  • Hatching too early: If the chick hatches before the yolk sac is fully absorbed, the organs may not be properly enclosed.
    
    
  • Problems with the incubator: Inadequate humidity or temperature during incubation can affect the development and closure of the navel.
    
    
  • Genetic factors: In some cases, the condition may be inherited.
• Symptoms:
  The most obvious sign is the presence of intestines or other organs protruding from the navel.
  
  
• Treatment:
  While there have been stories of attempts to push the organs back in and close the opening with super glue or vaseline, this is generally not recommended and the prognosis is often guarded.
  
  
• Euthanasia:
  If you've tried to help the chick, and it's not improving, it's often best to euthanize it to prevent further suffering.
  
  
• Preventing future problems:
  Ensure your incubator is set to the correct temperature and humidity, and consider the potential for genetic factors if this happens repeatedly.

 

[C Siena]

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I hatched a baby similar to yours few weeks ago, after researching I realized it was it's organs and I culled the chick because I couldn't allow it to suffer.
*This is copy and paste from Google of what I found.
I should also note this picture was after about 5 hours in incubator thinking that it was a yoke sac and would absorb. I felt terrible it took me that long to learn and researched what was actually happening. Originally it was much more wet and yoke looking.


A chick hatched with organs protruding, often called a navel prolapse, is a serious problem that usually indicates a problem with the hatching process or the egg's incubation. While it's tempting to attempt to push the organs back in, this is generally not advised as it can cause damage and infection. The best course of action is often to euthanize the chick to prevent suffering.

Here's a more detailed explanation:

• Causes:
  A navel prolapse can be caused by several factors, including:
  • Hatching too early: If the chick hatches before the yolk sac is fully absorbed, the organs may not be properly enclosed.
    
    
  • Problems with the incubator: Inadequate humidity or temperature during incubation can affect the development and closure of the navel.
    
    
  • Genetic factors: In some cases, the condition may be inherited.
• Symptoms:
  The most obvious sign is the presence of intestines or other organs protruding from the navel.
  
  
• Treatment:
  While there have been stories of attempts to push the organs back in and close the opening with super glue or vaseline, this is generally not recommended and the prognosis is often guarded.
  
  
• Euthanasia:
  If you've tried to help the chick, and it's not improving, it's often best to euthanize it to prevent further suffering.
  
  
• Preventing future problems:
  Ensure your incubator is set to the correct temperature and humidity, and consider the potential for genetic factors if this happens repeatedly.

Thank you. I'm wondering if anything was still attached to her shell and it stuck, pulling something internal, out. She's fairly on time as she hatched in 20 days, 16 hours.

 

[C Siena]

give her love and hope <3

Her or me? Both. Thanks