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I had 42 chicks hatch yesturday . I had 3 that didnt hatch so I left them in and when i got up they had hatched. 2 are in good shape but 1 has a 1/2 inch round sack hanging off his butt . It looks like its got poop in the sack. Has anyone had this happen? Do I leave it alone? Do I cut it off or open ? please help. I hate to see it like this.

Are you able to post a picture? It could be the yolk sack has not gone all the way in, but it's hard to tell from your words alone. Since it has been a little while, it has probably died, if it is the yolk sack, and will slough off in a while on its own.

He is still alive. and it seems to be drying up. But it got stuck to the paper towle i had in the bottom of the box and he ripped it. now its long and not round. I got a pic but dont know how to post it on here.

Dab a little honey on it and see if when you rub it, it goes back in. It may not, so don't worry if it doesn't. When it starts to dry up, it's a good sign. Honey will help it shrink.
Keep us posted?

Sounds like yolk sac, draggng around like a deflated balloon. Tie it off with a bit of dental floss. A granny knot will do. Think of how a Dr. ties an umbilical cord. Not so tight to cut it off, but tight enough to encourage it to dry out and drop off. Close to his body. Toughest part is getting him to hold still!