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    Incubation nightmare.

    I appreciate you guys trying to help out. I figured it’s chances were slim. Got the new babies and everyone seems very happy about it. Never had Pekins before so that should be fun.
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    Incubation nightmare.

    Yeah I was thinking the same. I was at the feed store the other day and they have their ducklings in. I’ll probably go get it a buddy. It’s already lonely.
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    Incubation nightmare.

    Well after I typed that little bit crashed and didn’t make it. I tried. Lessons learned. I do however have concerns about other little baby being alone? I’m a stay at home mom so I’m here all the time but not a duck. Should I consider getting another duckling from the feed store for company?
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    Incubation nightmare.

    So it’s still alive, weak and lethargic. The yolk sac was mostly absorbed but dried and disconnected. I cleaned the area and put some antibiotic ointment around it. I’ve given it some electrolytes throughout the night and morning. Only a few drops at a time. Sometimes it seems to be gaining...
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    Incubation nightmare.

    I did end up moving it to the brooder and it looks like a good amount of the yolk absorbed but it’s very weak and lethargic now. I think it may be a goner but I’ll keep trying.
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    Incubation nightmare.

    I wasn’t really expecting it to live this long so we will see. Thanks for the replies.
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    Incubation nightmare.

    I moved it to a paper towel. It seems very alert and active. My incubator is tiny and I don’t have a cup or bowl small enough to fit in there.
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    Incubation nightmare.

    I just checked on it and it is up and chirping and trying to walk around. Looks like the yolk sac is a bit smaller.
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    Incubation nightmare.

    That little squiggly bit looks like intestines to me?
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    Incubation nightmare.

    I’m on day 28 for incubating 2 khaki Campbell eggs. They both pipped and we’re hatching fine. My 3 year old hasn’t touched the incubator for all 28 days and I turned my back for less than 30 seconds and he crushed open one of the ducklings. Nothing malicious just curiosity and I didn’t have my...
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    I think she is a he?

    Thank you so much!
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    I think she is a he?

    They aren’t the best, but here are some more pics. I do wonder if the one is female. I was able to pick her up and I think I see the two toned feathers and a distinct quack. Lord I hope so anyway. I didn’t want one drake let alone two. 😂
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    I think she is a he?

    I hope they aren’t both drakes, I swear I’ve heard the other one quack. Sometimes it’s hard to tell who’s quacking when they’re across the yard. Thanks for the chart! I’ll double check when I let them out this morning. 😬
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    I think she is a he?

    Thank you for the link! I’ll have to double check in the morning, oh well. He’s a lucky man with 3 ladies. (Hopefully)
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    I think she is a he?

    I think it’s probably a boy as well, I was just hoping maybe I was imagining things. 😂 thank you.
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