I was just wondering....

[LittleMissMe]

So I am incubating 12 eggs and the second one just hatched there is something attached to its butt, I am thinking it is the yolk sack. Maybe whats left of it? Can I remove it? Should I just leave it on his butt or can I take it off? I heard they were supposed to eat the yolk and I am wondering how it could if it is attached to the butt... Well its no emergency I am just wondering what I should do before I make a mistake I am new to chickens after all....

 

[kidcody]

from washington state glad you joined us!

Sometimes there is a little yolk sac left when they hatch, just leave it a lone it will dry up on it's own.

 

[willowbranchfarm]

Welcome to byc.

 

[weimarmama]

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from Alabama. Glad you joined us. The chick should absorb the yolk sac, but it may take a few hours. Like, kidcody said, just leave him in the incubator until it does.

 

[1muttsfan]

Hi and welcome to BYC from northern Michigan

 

[Fierlin1182]

Hello and

Sounds like you've got some good advice already. Ask around in Incubating and hatching if you want more info. Good luck!!

Don't hesitate to ask any questions you might have, and enjoy the site.

 

[Kevin565]

 

[sumi]

Hello and

 

[4-H chicken mom]

Hi and from Ohio. So glad you joined.

 

[Marty1876]