Umbilical cord?

[Deetz]

Hi! I just had my first batch of chicks hatch and one of the chicks hatched with what I’m assuming is the umbilical cord stuck to its leg? I read in other threads to leave it and it will deal with itself. It’s been about 15 hours since the lil’ one came out of its shell and is walking around and seems healthy. It’s bottom half of the egg is just following it around though just want to make sure I’m doing the right thing by leaving it? Still in the incubator chillin’ out. Any thoughts would be appreciated Thanks!

 

[SmiYa0126]

Hi! I just had my first batch of chicks hatch and one of the chicks hatched with what I’m assuming is the umbilical cord stuck to its leg? I read in other threads to leave it and it will deal with itself. It’s been about 15 hours since the lil’ one came out of its shell and is walking around and seems healthy. It’s bottom half of the egg is just following it around though just want to make sure I’m doing the right thing by leaving it? Still in the incubator chillin’ out. Any thoughts would be appreciated Thanks! View attachment 3524252View attachment 3524251

Hello! Can you put baby in small lined cup? Wait another day, see if it comes off. Is it still wrapped around baby's foot?

 

[Deetz]

Hello! Can you put baby in small lined cup? Wait another day, see if it comes off. Is it still wrapped around baby's foot?

Hi, thanks for replying, yes it’s still attached. He’s the only one in the incubator, is it dangerous if he is moving around too much? I can put it in a small line cup for sure! I feel bad for the lil’ one!

 

[SmiYa0126]

Hi, thanks for replying, yes it’s still attached. He’s the only one in the incubator, is it dangerous if he is moving around too much? I can put it in a small line cup for sure! I feel bad for the lil’ one!

Hi! Trying to avoid her stepping on it. It may dry off in a day or so.

 

[Deetz]

Hi! Trying to avoid her stepping on it. It may dry off in a day or so.

Ok, thank you so much!

 

[casportpony]

Can you get a clear close up picture of it?

 

[Deetz]

Can you get a clear close up picture of it?

 

[Deetz]

Better? Different angle?

 

[casportpony]

I think you need to cut it off. Can you see any veins in there?

 

[Deetz]

There is one vein that I can see