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Hatchling with big bubble butt--photo included

Discussion in 'Incubating & Hatching Eggs' started by moonflowerfarms, Mar 15, 2016.

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  1. Mar 15, 2016 #1
    moonflowerfarms

    moonflowerfarms Out Of The Brooder

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    Hi all, I searched the forum, but couldn't find what I was looking for. I have a chick who hatched from my incubator and has a big red bubble near the yolk stump. It hatched on its own. Is it intestines? What should I do? Thanks!

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  3. Mar 16, 2016 #2
    howfunkyisurchicken

    howfunkyisurchicken Overrun With Chickens

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    Its unabsorbed yolk, and hopefully its finished absorbing it by now :)
     

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