Eggshell stuck to navel

[OneAndTwoOfFour]

We have a new chick just hatched a few hours ago. She has a piece of eggshell stuck to her navel! It seems connected by a dried bit of poopy.

We are scared that we will injure her navel by trying to pull it off. So far, we have used warm water to try to loosen it but it doesn’t seem to be coming off too much. Any advice? Thank you so much in advance.

 

[Pyxis]

Can you post a picture?

 

[Compost King]

Not saying my way is best but I always leave stuff like that on figuring I might do more harm than they would to themselves.

 

[OneAndTwoOfFour]

Let’s see if this works.

 

[Cyprus]

Eek
I wouldn't touch it.....

 

[OneAndTwoOfFour]

Cyprus and Compost King, thank you so much. We left it alone after having rinsed it a bit under warm water. Several hours later, it was off and his/her navel is now looking perfect! Thank you so much!

 

[Compost King]

YW

 

[Cyprus]

You're welcome