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Only 5 days old and something on the vent

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New to chicks and my silkie has something hanging from it's vent. No idea what it is and there is a lot off it. It is dry and tannish in color.

Any thoughts?
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It's probably poop...and it's on its vent vs where it absorbed yolk? 

~Marcy Lauryl~
13 hens, 2 roos, 8 muscovies, 2 turkey poults, 2 Indian Runners ducklings, and  incubating chicks & ducks cause I'm addicted! 2 drooling English Mastiffs, 1 naughty Welsh Corgi, 2 obnoxious cats, 3 little boys, and 1 husband. I'm a nurse & a picker...
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~Marcy Lauryl~
13 hens, 2 roos, 8 muscovies, 2 turkey poults, 2 Indian Runners ducklings, and  incubating chicks & ducks cause I'm addicted! 2 drooling English Mastiffs, 1 naughty Welsh Corgi, 2 obnoxious cats, 3 little boys, and 1 husband. I'm a nurse & a picker...
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It was poop!!! I washed with warm water twice and its gone and all is well.. thank you

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