What is this? Do I have to worry or do something??? (graphic)

[crj]

I have a newly hatched chick. It has to be within 24 hrs old. I heard the little guy this morning when checking on Mom. Tonight I wanted to see the baby and was surprised at what I found. Can anyone tell me anything???

Is this something that will go away or do I have to do something??? I've never seen this before but then again I haven't had much experience with hatching chicks.

 

[Ema]

wow I have never seen that before I hope someone knows!!

 

[crj]

wow I have never seen that before I hope someone knows!!

Me too!!!! If I have to do something I'd rather do it sooner then later.​

 

[jjthink]

Is she up and about or just laying there?
Maybe by moving your post to the Emergencies section more folks will see your post quickly.....

JJ

 

[chickiedoo]

Uh oh, poor little guy. I'm super new to chickies so I'm not any help but it looks intestinal-ish to me which probably isnt a good sign. But seriously, dont take my word for it, I'm clueless

 

[farmboydj]

i had this happen to me once and i let the chick go for a couple of days and it was not doing any better so i had to cull it

 

[ChickensAreSweet]

Definitely post this in emergencies and ask the mods to move it or delete this one!! I think this qualifies as one!

 

[crj]

Ok, I'll post there. Thanks. Don't know how to delete or move so I will copy it.

 

[Funky Feathers]

It looks to be a cloacal prolapse. Intestine that is inside-out. Clean it w/warm soapy water and gently push it back in. Then pray it stays. After 3 tries if it insists on hanging out it is time to give up. A vet would do a "purse string" surgery (put a stitch in the external opening to keep the thing in). Good luck.

 

[lichick28]

So How's The Babe Doing?