nevans20
In the Brooder
- Nov 30, 2016
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So I had a problem with my first batch of ducklings I'm trying to hatch
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1143571/help-assisted-hatching#post_17805464
And one of the chicks suffered pretty bad damage to his shell. I helped him a little after he piped and although I think assistance was needed for his hatching I was too worried he had yet to fully absorb his yolk sac so I left him alone. Well he just came out two hours ago of his own accord and with a lot of difficulty. Looks like what I had been worried about came to fruition. I've heard to just leave it alone and it will absorb but I've also seen people say thats a load of crap and to tie it off and clamp it because leaving it alone pretty much means death. I have no clue if this is hernia or unabsorbed yolk but any advice or assitance would be appreciated.
https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/1143571/help-assisted-hatching#post_17805464
And one of the chicks suffered pretty bad damage to his shell. I helped him a little after he piped and although I think assistance was needed for his hatching I was too worried he had yet to fully absorb his yolk sac so I left him alone. Well he just came out two hours ago of his own accord and with a lot of difficulty. Looks like what I had been worried about came to fruition. I've heard to just leave it alone and it will absorb but I've also seen people say thats a load of crap and to tie it off and clamp it because leaving it alone pretty much means death. I have no clue if this is hernia or unabsorbed yolk but any advice or assitance would be appreciated.