Help! Just hatched chick with intestines pulling out?? ** Pics **

[Sleek28]

99.5 I️ believe would be good for now, at least until it’s dry and up and going.

 

[LulaBell]

99.5 I️ believe would be good for now, at least until it’s dry and up and going.

Thank you for your help! I was freaking out there for a bit! This is my first time with broody hens. My husband and I decided to go ahead and let them try it! We have another hen who did the same thing, hatched one then left the nest completely. Is that normal?

 

[LulaBell]

@Sleek28 The yellowish bulge seems to be coming out more....is that what you were saying is the yolk sac?

 

[Sleek28]

@Sleek28 The yellowish bulge seems to be coming out more....is that what you were saying is the yolk sac?
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Yes that is the yolk sac. It might’ve hatched a bit early. It should be absorbed by now, but keep me posted.

 

[LulaBell]

Yes that is the yolk sac. It might’ve hatched a bit early. It should be absorbed by now, but keep me posted.

This pic was just a few seconds ago. I was looking at her and this thing kind of popped. It has some yellowish liquid in it. Now it seems to be empty hardened tissue. I assume this will continue to dry out and fall off? And whatever hole in her this came out of will close up and heal? Do I need to clean this area with anything to prevent infection?

 

[Sleek28]

This pic was just a few seconds ago. I was looking at her and this thing kind of popped. It has some yellowish liquid in it. Now it seems to be empty hardened tissue. I assume this will continue to dry out and fall off? And whatever hole in her this came out of will close up and heal? Do I need to clean this area with anything to prevent infection?View attachment 2202485View attachment 2202487

Sorry for the late reply . How is your chick doing now?

 

[LulaBell]

Sorry for the late reply . How is your chick doing now?

She is doing well. Eating and drinking like normal. The yolk sac that was left behind seems to be drying up well. I look for it to fall off any day now

 

[Sleek28]

She is doing well. Eating and drinking like normal. The yolk sac that was left behind seems to be drying up well. I look for it to fall off any day now

that’s great!

 

[LulaBell]

that’s great!

Thank you for all of your help and info, I appreciate it!