unabsorbed yolk sack *help*

[Olivia_TheGreat]

i tried gently pushing it back into the chickens body however it was too big to fit through the hole. i didnt want to hurt the poor chick so i put it back into the incubator with the other chick who is tired since she just hatched. because of this i am not worried that the other chick will burst the yolk sack however with the chick walking about he is dragging the yolk sack on the floor with him. how can i possibly keep the small chick still so he doesnt burst his yolk sack and eventually absorb it. please help pleaseeee

 

[DiYMama540]

I think I remember reading through a thread that mentioned putting the chick with yolk sack in a small bowl inside the incubator. I'm going to see if I can find it again and give you the link.

 

[DiYMama540]

Found it!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...ving-it-from-incubator.1319421/#post-21507699

I don't think that's the exact one I was remembering, but it mentions the same idea of keeping them in a bowl or cup to restrict movement.

 

[Ebony Rose]

My knee-jerk reaction was to loosely wrap a bandaid / sports tape around it, kind of like a sling to hold the yolk closer to the body.

 

[casportpony]

Welcome to BYC! Can you post a picture of it?

 

[Olivia_TheGreat]

Welcome to BYC! Can you post a picture of it?

 

[Olivia_TheGreat]

Found it!

https://www.backyardchickens.com/th...ving-it-from-incubator.1319421/#post-21507699

I don't think that's the exact one I was remembering, but it mentions the same idea of keeping them in a bowl or cup to restrict movement.

thank you so much i will read through it now

 

[Olivia_TheGreat]

i am going to try in a while to push the yolk in. wish me luck!!

 

[casportpony]

i am going to try in a while to push the yolk in. wish me luck!!

I think I might wait to do that. Is your incubator tall enough for you to put a small Tupperware container in it? If so, I think I would line the container with a paper towel or cloth and stick the chick in it, then cross my fingers that it continues to absorb the remaining yolk.

 

[Olivia_TheGreat]

I think I might wait to do that. Is your incubator tall enough for you to put a small Tupperware container in it? If so, I think I would line the container with a paper towel or cloth and stick the chick in it, then cross my fingers that it continues to absorb the remaining yolk.

yes it is tall enough but i am scared he will jump out of the container as it is quite shallow. also, i have heard stories of people leaving the chick to heal but then it dies so i want to step in and help as i have heard that pushing it in can keep the chick alive.