Moving Chicks

[SpringbankFamilyFarm]

Afternoon everyone!
One of my chicks in the brooder has dried egg...gunk is all i can think to describe it...stuck to her...is it still okay to move her out of the incubator or should i try to remove the stringy bit??

 

[Chick-N-Fun]

It will eventually dry off and fall off. If you are concerned, wash her off with warm soapy water and return to to the brooder dry and fuzzy. Good luck with your new babies !!!

 

[SpringbankFamilyFarm]

Thank you very much! 18 out of 20 have hatched so am very happy - was just concerned

 

[Joeschooks]

I would advise against removing it. It’s the cord that attaches the chick to the yolk sack. You can trim it but don’t try to pull it or it could injure the chick. It should fall off within a day Well done on such a great hatch rate.

 

[SpringbankFamilyFarm]

Thank you, i shall leave them for now and see how it goes