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HELP! ducklings hatched but shell stuck to their bottom

post #1 of 10
5/15/12 at 4:45pm
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I have 3 indian runner ducklings hatched and 2 goslings on the way.  The indian runners have shell stuck to their bottom and I don't know whether this a yolk sac thing or something else entirely.  Worried.  They are a little under 3 hours hatched.

thank you for any help.

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post #2 of 10
5/15/12 at 5:12pm
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Originally Posted by Gans View Post

I have 3 indian runner ducklings hatched and 2 goslings on the way.  The indian runners have shell stuck to their bottom and I don't know whether this a yolk sac thing or something else entirely.  Worried.  They are a little under 3 hours hatched.

thank you for any help.

At this point i'd just watch and wait. If you try to pull it off you may cause bleeding and lose them.  


Edited by Miss Lydia - 5/15/12 at 5:15pm

Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 23 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma, 7 Black Australorps 16Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

 

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Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 23 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma, 7 Black Australorps 16Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

 

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post #3 of 10
5/15/12 at 5:12pm

Once they have dried, it will most likely fall off. If it didn'd i would CAREFULLY remove it from its bottom. If it is a yolk sac, it depends on the size. If the yolk sac is on the big side, the chick wont survive through the night. If it is on the small side, it will get sucked in and most likely live.

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post #4 of 10
5/15/12 at 5:17pm
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Thank you Miss Lydia and Ancona Breeder!  I've not attempted to remove anything for fear of hurting them and will let nature take her course. 

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post #5 of 10
5/15/12 at 5:17pm

Here is a link to a bunch of ladies who are hatchaholics can probably answer any question you'd ever have or problem you might have with hatching. http://www.backyardchickens.com/t/594278/thread-formerly-known-as-hatch-day-is-today/31120#post_8981780

Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 23 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma, 7 Black Australorps 16Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

 

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Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 23 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma, 7 Black Australorps 16Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

 

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post #6 of 10
5/16/12 at 7:10am
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Looking good this morning!  Two in the brooder sleeping it off and the third still fluffing out in the incubator.  interesting since it's only now that the rest of the ducklings and goslings are stirring and pipping.  these guys were very anxious to see the world!  Thanks again for you insight.

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post #7 of 10
5/16/12 at 1:29pm
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Looking good this morning!  Two in the brooder sleeping it off and the third still fluffing out in the incubator.  interesting since it's only now that the rest of the ducklings and goslings are stirring and pipping.  these guys were very anxious to see the world!  Thanks again for you insight.

Great news, No don't forget to post pics when everyone gets here and is all fluffed up.  pop.gif

Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 23 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma, 7 Black Australorps 16Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

 

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Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 23 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma, 7 Black Australorps 16Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

 

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post #8 of 10
5/16/12 at 6:49pm
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First three in the brooder. 2 ducklings and 1 gosling. more to come, I hope!

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post #9 of 10
5/16/12 at 6:57pm

eek soooo cute!

Owned By: 2 Pekin girls (Ming Ming and Giggles), a Saxony girl (Suzie), 3 Muscovies (Eeyore, Ellie and Eliza), Flemish Giant rabbits, a potbelly pig, chickens, 2 boer goats, and soon to be mom of a pair of bronze turkeys

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Owned By: 2 Pekin girls (Ming Ming and Giggles), a Saxony girl (Suzie), 3 Muscovies (Eeyore, Ellie and Eliza), Flemish Giant rabbits, a potbelly pig, chickens, 2 boer goats, and soon to be mom of a pair of bronze turkeys

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post #10 of 10
5/16/12 at 7:05pm

oh, sweet!

Nine beautiful Runners, four beautiful Buffs, thousands of beautiful memories and counting.

 

Looking for ducks?  Please consider adopting rescued ducks.  There are many places and people who do rescues, but we are not allowed to post the links due to BYC regs.  So fire up your web browsers and find some sweet, grateful duckies. 

 

 

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Nine beautiful Runners, four beautiful Buffs, thousands of beautiful memories and counting.

 

Looking for ducks?  Please consider adopting rescued ducks.  There are many places and people who do rescues, but we are not allowed to post the links due to BYC regs.  So fire up your web browsers and find some sweet, grateful duckies. 

 

 

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