Umbilical Cord?

[belugagaga]

I just realized my week-old JG chick as a tiny black scab under it's vent. The chick is very active, and one of the biggest of the groups. He ( I think so from feather sexing) looks very healthy and eats and drinks fine.

is that a problem? will it fall off soon?

 

[Veer67]

If it's an umbilical cord then it should fall off in a few days.

 

[belugagaga]

Ok I didnt notice it before, can it be dried poop?

 

[Veer67]

I would say umbilical cord, dried poop should be closer to the vent.

An example from the internet of an umbilical cord still attached.

 

[belugagaga]

looks about right to me. hope it falls off with in the next few days. it is dry and scabby, do I need toput anything on it? The other chicks are not picking at it

 

[Veer67]

looks about right to me. hope it falls off with in the next few days. it is dry and scabby, do I need toput anything on it? The other chicks are not picking at it

Nope, as long as the other chicks aren't pecking at it you should be fine.

 

[belugagaga]

Sure enough It's gone