My new 3 day old chick has a strange umbilical cord thing!

[ChicknChickn]

He's been like this for 3 days since he hatched. When will he pass. I hope soon. I can't stand seeing him like this.

 

[Eggcessive]

He will die in the next day or two it sounds like. You can euthanize him if you wish. Severing the neck quickly or putting him in a coffee can with equal parts of vinegar and baking soda, then placing the lid on will kill him in 1-2 minutes from carbon dioxide poisoning. I have done that a couple of times with brain damaged chicks. It is not fun, but neither is watching a chick suffer.

 

[ChicknChickn]

Never mind. I just lost BOTH of my chicks. I don't know why the other one died

 

[ChicknChickn]

Now i don't have anything.

 

[Eggcessive]

Sorry for your loss. There are lots of reasons why chicks don't make it. Many times it has to do with the health of the hen who laid the eggs--if she has a vitamin deficiency or something like mycoplasma or E.coli bacteria, and it gets passed on through the egg. Also, if an egg is dirty or mis-shapen, that plus incubator conditions can affect hatching and health of the chicks. Many have bad luck with their first hatch. Hopefully you will better luck in the future.

 

[ChicknChickn]

Thanks for your support. I really appreciate you helping me. Even if my chicks didnt make it. Thank you.

 

[Eggcessive]

You're very welcome. Take care.

 

[ChicknChickn]

I'm going to hatch or buy some in the spring again. Having them was such a fun experience.