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[Ren2014]

I have a chicken that had a crooked toe at hatch. She's fine and it doesn't bother her. Their toes are so tiny! Maybe just do the boot again then and try to get the toe really flat & straight between the tape.

Will do, thank you.

 

[meganhundley]

I'm sorry guys, I know it's a graphic pic but I couldn't figure out the spoiler thingy cause I'm on the mobile app.

 

[meganhundley]

Should I take #1 out and put him seperately so he can't peck at it?

 

[meganhundley]

Is there something I should clean it with before I put anything on it? Should I put like Bactine or Neosporin on it?

 

[WVduckchick]

Looks yucky, sorry. But Neosporin is fine, but only the kind WITHOUT pain killer in it. It should retract pretty quickly. And be sure to keep the baby on something soft, so it doesn't drag it around and make it worse.

 

[AmyLynn2374]

Ok, gotcha. Sorry for my density.

NP, sometimes it's hard to keep up with who's doing what...lol

Close up the coop for the day... put a carrier or tub in front of the door so hopefully the others will use it, or just deal with eggs being laid willy nilly everywhere, but close it up so they don't bother her and open it back up when it's bedtime for the others...

I thought about that but was reluctant to do that because of my other momma and her babies going in and out to get out of the wind. I didn't want them locked out, but I didn't want to lock them in either...

Amy, any update on the two eggs??
I meant to quote you too. I had one at hatch that had a huge mess of a navel too. I just put bacitracin on it for a few days after hatch and it took about a week to heal. The others picked at it occasionally too. Hopefully it will look better when the chick dries out in a few hours. But post a pic if you can.

I had to chase one of the other hens off the nest to let momma back on and I noticed a pip on the one, couldn't exam it though cause momma got right on as soon as I moved the other and her egg. I closed one of the more nest aggressive ones in the kennel and didn't let her out until she layed so she would leave the broody alone. I've been leaving them alone, so I don't know what is going on.

I'm sorry guys, I know it's a graphic pic but I couldn't figure out the spoiler thingy cause I'm on the mobile app.

If it were me, I'd remove all other active hatchers to the brooder and leave him in the incubator. I'd also put some (non pain relief) antibiotic on the "navel" and pray for the best. Some one else may have better info though.

 

[meganhundley]

K, I had iodine and put a drop of that on there and then put Neosporin on it. The 3rd 1 came out the same way but not nearly as bad, I gave him the same treatment. The 1st 1 is nice and dry so I can move him to the brooder.

 

[Pyxis]

I'm sorry guys, I know it's a graphic pic but I couldn't figure out the spoiler thingy cause I'm on the mobile app.

I had a silkie like this once, let me see if I can find the picture I took...

Darn, I can't find the picture, but it was just like yours. Anyway, I just put the little guy in a cup lined with paper towels in the incubator and let it be and his stomach closed up within a couple hours.

 

[RubyNala97]

I'm sorry guys, I know it's a graphic pic but I couldn't figure out the spoiler thingy cause I'm on the mobile app.

That is pretty bad. I remember on another thread, @WalnutHill had discussed needing to push something into the navel and then butterfly it shut. Not sure if that would help in this case. Hopefully she will comment. But I agree with Amy, put the others in the brooder, just make sure it's warm and draft free and leave him in the incubator. It's good to have one in the incubator anyway, it encourages the other eggs. Anymore pips?

NP, sometimes it's hard to keep up with who's doing what...lol
I thought about that but was reluctant to do that because of my other momma and her babies going in and out to get out of the wind. I didn't want them locked out, but I didn't want to lock them in either... :/

I had to chase one of the other hens off the nest to let momma back on and I noticed a pip on the one, couldn't exam it though cause momma got right on as soon as I moved the other and her egg. I closed one of the more nest aggressive ones in the kennel and didn't let her out until she layed so she would leave the broody alone. I've been leaving them alone, so I don't know what is going on.

If it were me, I'd remove all other active hatchers to the brooder and leave him in the incubator. I'd also put some (non pain relief) antibiotic on the "navel" and pray for the best. Some one else may have better info though.

at least there was a pip!! And it warmed up a little today!

 

[meganhundley]

That is pretty bad. I remember on another thread, @WalnutHill had discussed needing to push something into the navel and then butterfly it shut. Not sure if that would help in this case. Hopefully she will comment. But I agree with Amy, put the others in the brooder, just make sure it's warm and draft free and leave him in the incubator. It's good to have one in the incubator anyway, it encourages the other eggs. Anymore pips?
at least there was a pip!! And it warmed up a little today!

I switched the 2 with the bad navals to the hatching box I have as a back up. I lined it with paper towels and it's up to temp. They have quieted down and are resting now. And I have 3 more pippers!! that they'll be ok.