1. Apr 8, 2012 #1
   

   CrazyChickens09 Chillin' With My Peeps

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   I have 2 two week old chicks; one still has a crusty bump on its butt where its umb. Cord was attached. The other chicks' was gone shortly after hatching. Should I be concerned and what do I need to do to treat it. It doesn't look infected or smell its just there. Thank-you.

    
3. Apr 9, 2012 #2
   

   teach1rusl Love My Chickens

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   I would leave it. Just like with real (human) babies, those things fall off when they're ready. Everyone progresses at their own rate.

    
5. Apr 9, 2012 #3
   

   Jacobnlynn Out Of The Brooder

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   Ya, don't mess with it. I've had some hatch with open navels like that. The end with shrivel up and eventually fall off. Messing with it can open it to infection.

    

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