Could it be COCCIDIOSIS???

[Wynette]

It looks like the umbilicus to me. Nothing to worry about. As far as a supplement, I swear by Avia Charge 2000. It's kelp-based and full of all sorts of vitamins and minerals that are excellent for chicks/chickens. I use that in every waterer for chicks, and then when they reach about 12 weeks, I use it in about every 3rd waterer. Try some natural probiotics, such as plain, all-natural yogurt. It's fun watching them try to figure out if it's a treat or something weird to step in!

 

[m&r]

Thanks all! I'll definitely try giving my girls a quick wash. As far as the troublesome barred rock chick, she is perking up. I gave them all some local goat yogurt, and even diluted a few drops of local honey in their water. They love it! The yogurt tasting was incredibly comical to watch! All in all, the chicks seem to be in fine health. I guess I might've just gotten paranoid and overreacted. Better safe than sorry though!

Thanks again for everyone's advice!

Ria & Matt