What to do with newly hatched chicks bump on navel?

Rekoooo

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Apr 22, 2021
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Hey!! So today my baby chick hatched and I don’t think it absorbed the yolk fully. It’s not a lot left it’s just like a little bump on the navel and now it’s all dry. I’ve heard that this can happen and that it can either fall off by itself or you can cut it. I wonder if she/he is likely to survive? Right now she/he is super active and already walking around and chirping normally. There seems to be nothing wrong with her/him at all right now. Just overall a true fighter cause she/he also had some problems hatching and I had to assist in the end. So what do you guys think about this situation?? I always think the worst also. Thank you so much in advance.
 
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Can you post some photos?
Generally, if the navel is closed but a little string is attached, just leave it alone but let's have a look to see what you see.
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Here is a pic, not the best angle. It looks rough and gross. But he’s acting fine and seems to be nothing wrong or bothering. Also pooped for the first time today and that looks normal. What do you think I have to do or not do? Thank you!!
 
View attachment 2631003Here is a pic, not the best angle. It looks rough and gross. But he’s acting fine and seems to be nothing wrong or bothering. Also pooped for the first time today and that looks normal. What do you think I have to do or not do? Thank you!!

It's hard to see with the red light, but if she's not trying to pick at it and the others are leaving it alone, then I would just leave it alone too.
I might heal up on it's own just fine, especially if she's eating/drinking and able to poop o.k.
 
It's hard to see with the red light, but if she's not trying to pick at it and the others are leaving it alone, then I would just leave it alone too.
I might heal up on it's own just fine, especially if she's eating/drinking and able to poop o.k.
Yes she’s not picking at it and the others are not doing anything either. And she’s eating, drinking and pooping just fine. Thank you for your responses, I’ll leave it and see if it heals!!
 

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