Unabsorbed Yolk Day 2

[bacline23]

Hello everyone! I hatched a chick 36 hours ago with what appeared to be an unabsorbed yolk sack. (pictures attached from hatch and about 24 hours later).

I have been applying aquaphor and antibacterial ointment in hopes of keeping it moist but clean. It is currently living solo in the incubator.

Is there anything I can do to help this along? I feel bad for it knowing that they are social animals and prefer to be with others but worry about it being pecked and pulled at.

 

[Eggcessive]

Drying it out with Betadine or alcohol might speed up drying time. The ointments keep it from drying. These chicks can be weaker and may not make it, but I hope that your chick survives.

 

[bacline23]

Drying it out with Betadine or alcohol might speed up drying time. The ointments keep it from drying. These chicks can be weaker and may not make it, but I hope that your chick survives.

I will try switching to one or the other! Thanks! I’ve given it yolk and nutridrench to try and help it along, and some crumble.