Newly hatched with protrusion from butt

Buzzard Bluff

Hatching
10 Years
Aug 17, 2009
9
0
7
Help - new hatch (2 hours) and it has a small 1/4 inch dark red protusion from it's butt. Is there anything I can do?
 
Excuse my total stupidity. I went out to get chick for picture (it is under hen) and after closer exam. saw that the protrusion is in front of vent. Assume it is it's navel - am I correct? I am a new kid when it comes to this hatching
 
Last edited:
Probably. Without seeing a picture, I can't be sure, but I think it is just normal umbilical cord swelling. Should go down in a day or two.
 

New posts New threads Active threads

Back
Top Bottom