Urgent question about red sack protuding from chick abdomen

[luvmychicknkids]

Not sure how close you should cut it, but I do know it doesn't hurt them. There are no nerves in the cord so they can't feel it.

 

[dustbath]

That's a major relief!

 

[luvmychicknkids]

Oh I know.....I worry about things like that, too. Whatever happens with her, it is obvious that you are a good and caring chickie mommy and she is lucky to have you.

 

[dustbath]

Thanks. I just wish I were more competent.

 

[nnbreeder]

I think I would just wait watch and see. As long as the chick doesn't stick it should go ahead and dry off like it should have.

 

[luvmychicknkids]

You are fine. We are all learning. Even the people here who have had chickens forever still learn things they didn't know. That is what makes this such a wonderful resource....you pool the amount of knoweledge available on this site and it is amazing!!!! I really hope she does alright and makes it. I am having a lot of trouble keeping my eyes open, however, so I am gonna have to turn in. I will check for updates on her first thing when I wake up. I hope she does alright.

 

[nnbreeder]

I usually tie off close to the body and then leave just enough cord and such that the thread has enough not to slip off the end. Usually about 1/16in

 

[nnbreeder]

That's no joke, I wish there would have been internet service way back when the wife and I started. would have made things much easier! I am a one finger typist so that is why it takes me longer to respond.

 

[dustbath]

You have all been tremendous help. I asked my neighbors for advice first but they didn't take me very seriously. Dairy farmers don't spend a lot of time on chickens, I guess.

Thank you!!!

 

[nnbreeder]

Get that attitude a lot, should have seen the first time I took a bird to the vet. You'd thought I had the plague!