moochoo Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 Over the last couple of days my Indian game and Welsh Black fowl chicks have hatched. One of the Welsh Blacks had real trouble and took a couple of days with some minor assistance from a wet flannel. He/she has either remains of it's umbilical cord or a small herniated bowel which wouldn't be popped back inside his/her tummy. It seems to be drying out and I'm hoping it's just umbilical but it's rather red and bulbous, which suggests bowel. He/she is fit and well otherwise and good looking strong chicky. Should I do anything or let nature take it's course? Has anyone had experience of anything similar? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Egluntyne Posted August 23, 2009 Share Posted August 23, 2009 If the bowel gets stuck, he will be in a great deal of distress. I'd see how it goes for a few days, but if it doesn't improve or worsens, I'd take action. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
