Jun 3, 2023 #1 L Lucylu228 Chirping Joined Apr 4, 2022 Messages 44 Reaction score 20 Points 66 I have hatched over 45 chicks now and I have had ten hatch and one has this what is it? Am I going to lose the chick? What to do and next steps for the chick? Thanks
I have hatched over 45 chicks now and I have had ten hatch and one has this what is it? Am I going to lose the chick? What to do and next steps for the chick? Thanks
Jun 3, 2023 #2 nuthatched CEO, Orneriness and Co. 5 Years Spirit Friend Joined Nov 9, 2019 Messages 28,928 Reaction score 54,700 Points 1,046 Location Rim Country, Az That is the yolk sack, it hatched before it could absorb it. Just but it back in the incubator until it absorbs.
That is the yolk sack, it hatched before it could absorb it. Just but it back in the incubator until it absorbs.
Jun 3, 2023 #3 Eggcessive Wrangler Premium Feather Member 14 Years Friend Spirit Educator Joined Apr 3, 2011 Messages 83,963 Reaction score 85,543 Points 1,592 Location southern Ohio It may be an unabsorbed egg sac. Clean it with Betadine, and leave it alone. Read the link below for “after hatch:” https://www.poultrydvm.com/condition/chick-yolk-sac-infection-omphalitis
It may be an unabsorbed egg sac. Clean it with Betadine, and leave it alone. Read the link below for “after hatch:” https://www.poultrydvm.com/condition/chick-yolk-sac-infection-omphalitis