Help!!! Question about yolk sac.

[dandydoodle]

I had a chick born that doesn't look like its yolk sac is all the way absorbed. I tried to put him back in the egg and wrap him up but, it just popped back out. What can I do??? Will she/ he be okay?

Thanks,
Michele

 

[comptonsgonecountry]

The best thing I have found was to wrap them in a warm-wet paper towel and stick them back in the bator. Leave their face out of the wrapped paper towel and check on it hourly. I had one that survived out of three that hatched like this. So they can make it! Good Luck!!!

 

[dandydoodle]

only one

I will try that. Anyone else have suggestions?

 

[dandydoodle]

anyone else is this the only thing I can do? The chick is on day 21. How long does it usually take for it to absorb the yolk sac? I don't want to unwrap it until it should be done cooking.

Thanks,
Michelle

 

[comptonsgonecountry]

Have you searched BYC for info on unabsorbed yolk sack? If not, here is one I ran across while dealing with one of my hatched chicks that didn't fully absorb its yolk.

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/193314/chick-hasnt-absorbed-yolk

I hope this helps!

 

[dandydoodle]

So far so good. It has been 24 hours and it is running all over the place and the yolk sac has absorbed more but, not all the way. I tried to keep him wrapped up in a damp wet napkins but, he could always work his way out. Then I did the diaper thing. I left it on all night but, I took it off this morning. He really seemed to be having a hard time with the diaper on. So I figure he will either pull through or he won't, I want him to be happy. I really don't think I can do much to change the outcome. I think he is gonna make it though. I just wanted to update so that it might help other people who have this problem if he pulls through maybe it will give others hope.

 

[comptonsgonecountry]

Good news!

 

[dandydoodle]

Just wanted to update it has been 4 days and little one is doing fine. I guess it was just meant to be. He pipped the wrong end so I had to help it out. I took it out a little to early so the yolk sac hadn't completely absorbed but, after all that it is still here. :0)

 

[ReikiStar]

That's great news! I'm glad he's doing so well. Great job!