Need advice

[GSCforester]

First time hatcher, so if this is common knowlegde I apologize. Last night one pipped and then hatched today, but seems it is still attached to the shell with what looks to be a "cord", also there is a small amount of blood in the shell. Is this normal, do I need to do anything? Temp is 100.2 humidity is in the upper 50's.

 

[they'reHISchickens]

Just let it go until this evening. They have to absorb the yolk.

 

[GSCforester]

Thank you, it had me worried. But you seem to think its normal, so let it go to this evening I will.

 

[Robo]

They will absorb it, after he is dry he can go to the brooder. That cord will bot last longer than a few hours unless something is wrong with him.

 

[GreenGoddess]

If it is just the cord, don't worry... This will dry up and break from the shell in no time... If there is a gooey sack attached, then this is the yolk and it still needs to be absorbed... from what you are saying, it sounds like just the cord though....

Goddess