Live chick in trouble - graphic pics - help!

[Cats Critters]

Congrads on the little one doing better, and good job taking care of it

 

[Cherlyn]

Thank you! He is in his little box, chirping away (I think he wants more water). The little guy is already completely spoiled - he chirps loudly until I put my hand in, and then he rushes to my hand and nuzzles his head into my palm. <3 I will try to get a photo of it ASAP!

~Cherlyn

 

[Cherlyn]

Here are some photos:

Trying to have a peek down at his siblings:

Being lovey:

Resting:

~Cherlyn

 

[daisychick]

It is so amazing he is doing so good. Sounds like you are going to have a spoiled baby!

 

[CarlaRiggs]

Amazing!
It takes a while for an umbilical cord to dry up and fall off; I wouldn't worry too much about the yolk sac. As has been suggested, I'd keep him separate for a few days still. Just for his own protection.

She/he is doing so well.... The hydration is most important right now. Once the chick is up a bit more, you can try putting some dried food into his area to pick at.
Thanks for taking time to upload the photos; I appreciate those and the updates.

Carla

 

[Cherlyn]

Thanks, Carla!

Any idea how often he needs to be hydrated? We have to hydrate him with a medicine dropper.

~Cherlyn

 

[AngieChick]

What beautiful pictures of him. What a sweetheart.

 

[luvmychicknkids]

OH MY he is just so precious!!!!

He is just enough to melt you!!!!

 

[zigzag3337]

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Me personally, I would keep using the medicine dropper until he is up and moving on his own. It may take a couple of days, but it will make sure that he is getting the water that he needs.

 

[Cherlyn]

I am going to be heading to bed soon and just want to get an idea about how often to feed him. Well, give him water, I mean. Every few hours? Every six hours?

~Cherlyn