Thanks y'all! I've seen lots of advice and I'm processing it, but right now I'm going to get him out of the incubator and put him in the towel-lined brooder. I've put a warm brick (wrapped in towels), a stuffed animal, a mirror, a heat lamp, and a donut-shaped towel to put him in. I will offer...
From what I understand, right now the duckling is still absorbing nutrients from the egg sac. Is there anything I can do on the first day of its life to bolster its vitamin deficiency? From what I understand, they typically don't eat or drink on their first day.
Thank you! I'll prepare myself, and in the meantime make sure this little duckling is comfortable and secure in the brooder. The momma duck was quite small—so small that my husband and I commented on it when we spotted her the first time. Could be that she lacked some important nutrients.
Thank you for the info! I will certainly feel a lot better holding the duckling, and I'm glad wry neck can be treated. I'm definitely going to make sure this little duckling is comfortable and secure.
Help! I've never incubated & hatched eggs before—but I rescued a wild mallard egg after its nest was raided and its momma left. It just hatched this morning, about two hours ago, and I'm afraid it has wry neck. Will someone help me identify whether this is normal or not? And if not, what should...
