I’m new and hatching chickens

[Gabbi02]

I was wondering as I have just hatched a chicken and where the umbilical cord is there is what looks like some of the intestines coming out, it would be really good to get some guidance.

 

[sourland]

sorry for the circumstances. It may just be the umbilical cord or it may be intestines. A picture would help determine which. Intestines would be far mor significant than umbilical cord.

 

[silverhair67]

I was wondering as I have just hatched a chicken and where the umbilical cord is there is what looks like some of the intestines coming out, it would be really good to get some guidance.

That is most likely some of the yoke, the chick should absorb it,

 

[Grammy60]

Hello and welcome to BYC Best of luck with your chicken

 

[Gabbi02]

sorry for the circumstances. It may just be the umbilical cord or it may be intestines. A picture would help determine which. Intestines would be far mor significant than umbilical cord.

 

[Gabbi02]

I have only seen the Umbilical cord coming out but it looks either swollen or something else

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.

 

[sourland]

I'd apply some antibiotic ointment to the umbilicus for a couple of days.

 

[Mrs J]

Hi welcome to Backyard Chickens

 

[416bigbore]

Hello and welcome to BYC. You found an Amazing Poultry Community to be a part of, with many knowledgeable members who are willing to help you along your journey with any questions you may have. Enjoy