Baby chicks navel stump

[thechickman04]

what is a chicks navel stump and should it be hanging out?

 

[Badhbh]

It's the umbilical stump. It can take a few days to fall off after hatching.

 

[thechickman04]

is it below the butt?

 

[Badhbh]

Yes.

 

[okiechick57]

anyone happen to have a picture of a naval stump?

 

[Badhbh]

I don't, but I can probably get a picture of the navel... one of the new chickies has a really obvious one.