Does this look ok?

[gustaf]

This little redfoot is 14 days old. Just gave it a soak and looked at his underside. There is still a fleshy tender looking spot where its yolk sac was. Is that normal?

 

[Yvonne G]

Yes. It takes a little time to harden off.

 

[gustaf]

Thanks. That makes me feel better. I just thought it would be all closed up by now.

 

[Yvonne G]

I don't like to place my babies until that spot is all gone. And by that time I'm quite sure they're eating and being healthy.

 

[gustaf]

He was on a damp paper towel at first but i added sphagnum moss for him to hide in. He has taken a few bites of some greens and i have also seen him eat or at least taste the moss.

 

[gustaf]

How long does it normally take for the yolk sac to close off? Sometimes the pinkbtender fleshy part looks bigger, sometimes smaller.
Ive heard 3 weeks and ive heard 5 to 6. If its supposed to be 3 weeks it doesnt look like its gonna close up by then.