Weak duckling. Help!

[Jetblack2004]

Hi. I'm a newbie here so i probably posted this in the wrong place!

I have a duckling in an incubator that is quite weak. It has its umbilical cord stuck to the membrane and can't seem to get it of. It is kicking and making noise but isn't very strong. It's making attempts to stand but can't and is slowly giving up.

Is it in pain and should I expect it to live?

Thank you.

 

[BoomChickaPop]

It may not live but don't give up hope.
Is it peeping loud?
Can you post a picture

 

[Jetblack2004]

Its umbilical cord has come away from the membrane.

 

[Jetblack2004]

It is Making the odd loud cheep.

 

[drumstick diva]

Please post in full detail at "emergencies, diseases, injuries, cures," thread and also on the "Duck thread." The act of hatching is quite exhausting to babies. They sleep a great deal for the first days. Is he in a brooder with heat lamp? I don't know what temp baby ducklings need but, you don't want him getting chilled.

 

[Jetblack2004]

Sorry. I only just joined so I don't know where I'm posting or anything.

It's still alive this morning so that's good news. It is still in an incubator - it was born last night.

Thank you for the reply.

 

[N F C]

Here's a link to take you to the duck forum:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/42/ducks

The emergency forum:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/10/emergencies-diseases-injuries-and-cures

And the incubating/hatching forum:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/f/5/incubating-hatching-eggs

It wouldn't hurt to post your problem along with photo on all 3 to increase your chance of getting a speedy response.

Good luck to you & the little one!

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[NickyKnack]

Hello!

Welcome to BYC and the coop! There's a lot of great peeps here! Feel free to ask lots of questions. But most of all, make yourself at home. I'm so glad you decided to join the BYC family. I look forward to seeing you around BYC. Good luck with your baby!

 

[Jetblack2004]

Thank you and everyone. He's fine and alive!