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I have a baby that was born and the egg shell is stuck to it's rear end. I thought it would come off by now, but it has not. When you try to pull it off, it does not come right off and seems like it causes discomfort for the baby when I try to pull it off. It is also getting feces on it and starting to stink? Has anyone seen this before? What should I do?

Chase...on this topic scroll down to nixty's (Tiffany) input. She describes how to help remove the eggshell from a chick.

http://www.finchforum.com/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=15851

Thanks! I am just hoping it is not some kind of deformity or infected. It's stuck on pretty good.

I hope you can help the little one. Let us know how it goes.

Were you able to remove it Chase

First time i hear (read) such a problem! Hope you manage to solve it!

Morning chase...how is the baby today?

I used tweezers, q-tips and warm water and after some work I got it off. It took some beginning pin feathers with it, but it's off. It's little rump is raw but I think it will be ok.

Good work Chase...hope the little one heals quickly.

Is there any thing that you would put on her rump (i.e.- neosporin, peroxide, etc) to prevent infection? Didn't know if you could use those types of things on birds.

Thx!

there are a few suggestions on Ladygouldian.com

http://www.ladygouldianfinch.com/featur ... kguide.php

check under cuts and also under wounds

Neosporin might be soothing, use a thin coat.

I'm so glad to hear you got the shell off! Now I'll know what to do if it ever happens to me. Poor little babies bottom