Sticky down on a chick after 24 hours

[Twizzlebee]

We had a chick that hatched yesterday and it took longer than usual to hatch, and it was weak for a while afterwards. I looked this morning and it was still wet. I picked it up and the down had like hardened. There are still pieces of eggs and membrane stuck to it. What should I do? It's walking around just like the other chicks, but I'm concerned about it.

 

[qldchook]

How is it doing now? Eating ? If still alive and still has the same problem just use warm water & cotton wool balls and/or very soft tooth brush. Clean only the areas required, dry with paper towel. Keep very warm & it should be fine. However it may never be a strong chick but no harm giving it a go if it is just a pet.

 

[PioneerPrincess]

I had a chick like this. I took a warm, very moist cloth and wrapped her in it. I also would sprinkle warm water over her. After about five minutes, I would start rubbing her gently. It took some patience but she finally got un-sticky & hard and turned into a fluffy, normal chick. Hope this helps!

 

[qldchook]

How is that chick going??

 

[Twizzlebee]

It unfortunately died. :/ I did everything I could, it was just too weak. It kept rolling over and the other chicks were pecking at it, so I put it in it's own little mini brooder and it went that night.

 

[Sylvestor12]

Was its umbillical chord slightly poking out? It looks almst like dried intestine coming out of its butt/vent.