mullethunter Posted May 15, 2018 Share Posted May 15, 2018 Inevitably I have worries already! I think justifiably though. I noticed that one of the chicks I bought had a mucky bum, so I cleaned it with wet kitchen roll, and when I was doing that I noticed that there was a strange looking ‘growth’ below the vent. Having Googled I think it’s a mal-formed navel. Anyone know if I’m right and if it’s likely to be a serious problem? And if it is, is there anything I can do about it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lewis Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 They can get pasty vents from giving cold water so room temp is best. I can't really see what we're looking at in the photo but it's probably just the umbilicus which will dry up and be fine. Check it's not a hernia but even if it is there's very little you can do in such a small animal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullethunter Posted May 16, 2018 Author Share Posted May 16, 2018 That’s kind of what I figured. It’s doing fine at the moment anyway. Thanks Dr Chicken. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...