Thank you! I’m prepared in case it doesn’t make it, I know unfortunately they don’t all grow up to be healthy adults. I appreciate your quick reply!
I'm hoping it's just the yolk sack, maybe it will absorb.
I’m hoping so too. I’ll update in the morning on it’s progress. Fingers crossed.
Yes, chicks with unabsorbed yolk sacs should be placed in a cup lined with paper towels, and left in the incubator until it is absorbed. This is to A. Keep the yolk clean from bacteria, B. Keep the yolk sac from rupturing, and C prevent other chicks from pecking at it.This is 100% just a question, NOT advice, but should you isolate that little one from the others so they don’t peck at the red blob? Or will that be more likely to harm pipping chicks than help this one?
Had this issue with a chick and eventually he got out of said cup. Was louder inside of it. Hopefully it dries up soon so he can come out of the incubator.
Sometimes they are able to get out, that's why it's important to use one that's the right size, and if they try to get out, the lid may need to be covered with breathable material.
