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sideridge
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 Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 2:40 pm Post subject: Unabsorbed yolk sac |
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| I have 3 chicks that are now 3 weeks old and this is my first foray into this field. All are growing well and are active and healthy, but one has what I believe to be an unabsorbed yolk sac. She has had this since I got her a week ago. Do I need to do anything or will it drop off eventually? Will it affect her in any way? I would really appreciate your advice. |
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Chris Kurzfeld
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| Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 3:33 pm Post subject: |
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| Are you sure it's the yolk sack? I have had a few chicks hatch with it still attatched but it normally shrivels and falls off within a couple of days - 3 weeks seems a very long time for it to still be there. Maybe someone else will have a bit more experience with this and be able to shed more light. Good luck. |
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CP
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| Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 3:39 pm Post subject: |
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Just what I though Chris.  At 3 weeks it probably isn't a yolk sac which normally disappears within a few days.
Could you take a photo & post it so we can have a look, please?  |
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sideridge
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| Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 6:53 pm Post subject: |
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| Sorry I've been ages but it took a while to get a decent photo and now I cant seem to be able to paste the image onto here. Any tips please? I'll keep trying but the 'thing' is about 2cm long by 1cm wide and looks a bit like a build up of droppings. It's stuck fast though and the skin around it is quite bald and pink. Thanks for replying so quickly - I was quite amazed to have two responses so fast! |
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debcat
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| Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 6:56 pm Post subject: |
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| could you email the pic to me and I'll post it for you |
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debcat
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| Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 7:23 pm Post subject: |
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Henwife
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| Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 8:32 pm Post subject: |
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| Looks like a shitty bum. Either a quick yank to remove it and coat the area with vaseline, or wash it off with warm water, which is time consuming & stressful, the coat the area with vaseline. |
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Kitsune
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| Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 7:56 pm Post subject: |
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that definitely looks like it's at the vent rather than the umbilicus - but make sure before pulling it off!
I've soaked chicks in warm water before and they seem to calm down and relax once they are in there - I'd go for that option myself as if it bleeds the other chicks will likely peck at it. |
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sideridge
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| Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 8:10 pm Post subject: |
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To everyone who has replied and read my posting - my chick (Steve!!) has had a happy event - her encumberance has dropped off!
Thanks to you all, it is good to know that if I have anymore worries with my three charges, there is help at hand!
Till next time..... |
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CP
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That's good news!  |
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