Hen cracked egg. Need help!

[WVduckchick]

I may have a picture of what I mean to do, if you need

 

[WVduckchick]

Dry. Soft towel like a t-shirt or terry cloth towel would be ideal, in case the yolk isn't fully absorbed

 

[dalasgalas]

Following!

 

[NelsonE]

Ok. He is out. He still has some yolk attached it seems. At least we hope that is the case. There is a small, less than marble sized, fleshy protrusion on his bottom belly part. He is out and wiggling around though. What will happen now? Will he just absorb that thing or will it fall off? Is there some danger of him damaging it and it being fatal? If so, what should we do to help so he doesn’t damage it?

 

[L1sa]

There is some danger with it. Don't put him back under mum Yet, if the yolk had not fully absorbed, the other chicks could rupture the yolk sack.

As far as I know, if it is the yolk sack, it will continue to be absorbed until it's all gone, just keep him warm and dry and let it happen.

 

[NelsonE]

Here is a pic of what is attached to him. Is that a yolk sac?

 

[2 many chickens]

Here is a pic of what is attached to him. Is that a yolk sac?View attachment 1584800

That's what it looks like. He wasn't ready at all.

 

[2 many chickens]

Place him back in the incubator in a cup or bowl lined with a dry paper towel so he can't move. It needs to finish absorbing.