Infected Yolk Sac… Help?!

[FeatherTay]

2 day old chick hatched with small yolk sac. Now there is green stuff. Why? Can I save her? She is very lively. @casportpony

 

[The chicken Hatcher]

@MGG @Kiki @007Sean @Pyxis

 

[FeatherTay]

@MysteryChicken

 

[The chicken Hatcher]

It kind of looks like the yolk sac ruptured? I have no experience with this, but I found a picture online that looks simular.

 

[MysteryChicken]

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2 day old chick hatched with small yolk sac. Now there is green stuff. Why? Can I save her? She is very lively. @casportpony

Mushy Chick Disease, very low survival rate. If it does survive, it's immune system will be compromised.


I'd suggest washing it off with some mild soap, & water with paper towel, or cotton ball, & applying some Triple Antibiotic Ointment to the yolk sac to help keep out infection.

Periods of no ointment, & drying should be allowed. Once the yolk sack dries, shrivels up, & falls off, that won't be a worry no more.

 

[MysteryChicken]

There's no guarantee though. Once the chick starts going down hill, culling would be the only option.

 

[FeatherTay]

Mushy Chick Disease, very low survival rate. If it does survive, it's immune system will be compromised.


I'd suggest washing it off with some mild soap, & water with paper towel, or cotton ball, & applying some Triple Antibiotic Ointment to the yolk sac to help keep out infection.

Periods of no ointment, & drying should be allowed. Once the yolk sack dries, shrivels up, & falls off, that won't be a worry no more.

Will neosporion work

 

[MysteryChicken]

Each case of Mushy Chick Disease, varies, & looks a little different.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Will neosporion work

Yep. Make sure it's none pain relief.

 

[MysteryChicken]

Just to stay clear if any confusion. Yolk sack Infection, is also called Mushy Chick Disease.