Will she be ok?

[nuttieduck]

Chick just hatched via incubator and has a bit of a vent issue. Maybe also a swollen belly? I'm wondering if this will heal or will she have issues in the future?

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

That looks like a slightly unhealed navel, rather than the vent - the vent is higher up, right under the tail. I like to put a bit of antibiotic ointment (without pain reliever) on it to prevent infection, and ensure others can't peck at it. You can place her in a cup, too, to facilitate healing. I find slight open navels like this typically heal well.

 

[nuttieduck]

That looks like a slightly unhealed navel, rather than the vent - the vent is higher up, right under the tail. I like to put a bit of antibiotic ointment (without pain reliever) on it to prevent infection, and ensure others can't peck at it. You can place her in a cup, too, to facilitate healing. I find slight open navels like this typically heal well.

Thank you!

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

Thank you!

YVW! Please let us know how she's doing.

 

[nuttieduck]

YVW! Please let us know how she's doing.

She has almost completely healed! Looking really good. Almost 24 hours old. She was the only egg that hatched so hopefully she will integrate well with my 1 week old group once she's strong enough. Not sure what I will do if she has to be removed. She won't do well on her own.

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

She has almost completely healed! Looking really good. Almost 24 hours old. She was the only egg that hatched so hopefully she will integrate well with my 1 week old group once she's strong enough. Not sure what I will do if she has to be removed. She won't do well on her own.

That's wonderful news! I hope she integrates with your other group well. This thread may be of interest.

 

[nuttieduck]

That's wonderful news! I hope she integrates with your other group well. This thread may be of interest.

Success! She was put in with the others and she is holding her own! I think this feisty little nugget is going to be just fine. Thanks again for the assistance!

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

Great news!!