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IMO looks like shrink wrapping. You need to keep that inner membrane from drying out. Try doing some searching on this site for treatments for shrink wrap.

I thought some pics might help explain. All the same age.

I have 18 2 week old Easter Egger/BYM chicks. They are for sale but I would like to keep some if they are pullets. Is there any reliability to the 'wing test'. Although there is a variety of colours, 8 of them have distinctly longer wings already reaching their butts. Could they be females...

That was a crazy few days in Eastern Ontario. Thankfully did not lose power as I also have eggs in incubators. Snow storm, rain, and now +12 today. In the path of the total eclipse tomorrow. No wonder egg laying has been hit and miss

I use a pencil to mark date. I also mark things like X and O on opposite sides to ensure they are properly turned.

Best to use a water source that they can dunk their heads in but not be able to climb into.

IMO ducklings should be several months old before getting treats. Even then, treats should be only a very small portion of their diet. Would a child rather eat candy than vegetables. lol. Other treats can be slowly introduced to see if they like them. Other peoples' ducks love peas and mine...

So I know not a duck, but this is my usual forum so I thought I would share. My spare room is the brooder room for the summer. I think this chick is adorable but should be named Angry Bird.

6 today. I needed 1 of those to fill my order for a dozen tomorrow. Received a new order for 4 dozen in 2 weeks. You can do it girls.

I think some might be more comfortable helping out if done in a private conversation rather than this open forum.

Several times, last year, I would find an egg in their water bowl as I emptied it at the end of the day. I use the large size gravity-fed systems meant for big dogs. Once I would credit to accidental deposit. Multiple times takes more backing-up, and adjustments skills than I would have given...

My Muscovies tend to co-brood. Double the trouble to try and reach under 2 of them when they pile up.

Consistently getting 6 a day from my Muscovies. They better keep that up as I have eggs to be picked up on Wednesday (need 2 more) and Saturday, that haven't actually been laid yet. lol I know ... Don't count your chickens ....

Found 7 this morning. Thank you duckies.

That's what I wanted as well. When I was getting 6 - 7 a day during our fake spring, I posted them for sale instead. Now that winter has returned, and I have orders for 4 dozen, only getting 3 a day. Come on duckies - I'm 8 eggs short and pick up is Saturday.

I hope you did some research on "chicken math". lol. It has also affected me with ducks, guinea fowl, and peacocks.