Is hatched chick ok? Prolapse?

[klb25]

It just hatched and she's still attached to something. This is my first incubator hatch. It's early on day 20. Humidity 70%. Unassisted.

 

[nuthatched]

The navel is still closing.

 

[klb25]

The navel is still closing.

Thank you! Do I need to do anything to help her, or just let her be?

 

[nuthatched]

Thank you! Do I need to do anything to help her, or just let her be?

Just monitor it for now.

 

[klb25]

Thank you. Much appreciated!

Just monitor it for now.

 

[Debbie292d]

Usually when they hatch, they are free from the shell and kick out of it. Some like this had a bit more to absorb, and it will. You’ll see it “chewing”. That’s it absorbing the remains. It may take a few hours. After that it will start moving around. The “umbilical cord” should dry and fall off. If it’s dried and still hanging onto it, you can snip it off.

 

[klb25]

Usually when they hatch, they are free from the shell and kick out of it. Some like this had a bit more to absorb, and it will. You’ll see it “chewing”. That’s it absorbing the remains. It may take a few hours. After that it will start moving around. The “umbilical cord” should dry and fall off. If it’s dried and still hanging onto it, you can snip it off.

Thank you! That's really good to know.

I just checked her again and then shell released. So relieved!