new chick care help?

[MuskokaChick]

Our little silky hatched yesterday while we were out. When we got home she was still attached to the egg by a tiny red thread of *something* She was trying to walk around and was dragging the egg, so we cut it. The piece is still attached today. I just took some warm water and tried to loosen it, I checked her vent, but it is attached higher and her vent looks fine and clear. She is roughly 16 hours old and I am not seeing any poop in the brooder. She is eating and drinking fine.

Anyone?

 

[sheila3935]

The string is part of the umbilical cord it will dry and fall off soon. As for pooping it can take a bit. Before long you will see some since she is eating and drinking.

 

[MuskokaChick]

thank you so much for the quick response

 

[Hannah Jesenko]

We had a similar problem with one of our silkie chicks, but it ended up dying I hope everything turns out well for you!