navel

[Buzzard Bluff]

stupid question - is the navel about an inch infront of the vent on newly hatched chicks, and will it be red with a little bit of protrusion

 

[Imp]

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Not a stupid question. The vent is below the tail behind the chick. The navel is under the chick, yes about an inch in front of the vent (although I never measured) yes to red and protruding a bit. I've read it is called the stump. Are you having a problem?

Imp-It's been a long time since I've had chicks.