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If you decide to assist I would recommend looking at this assisted hatch article as well if you haven't already. https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/step-by-step-guide-to-assisted-hatching.64660/ It has graphic images but I feel like it explains everything in greater detail. Most of all...

Unabsorbed yolk sac. It was definitely out of your hands. Nothing you could have done to help this duckling. :hugs The chewing motion is normal though, it's a sign that they're still working on absorbing things.

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:hugs Aww, I'm sorry! It would not have been from opening the incubator momentarily. I open the incubator when necessary. Even in the off chance that it was to result in the duckling shrink wrapping, that would just mean you would have needed to help it the rest of the way out if it were...

Egg waste

It sounds like there isn't anything to be concerned about and everything is progressing normally. Good luck on the rest of your hatch!

The gross stuff is egg waste and perfectly normal. The cord will dry and fall off on its own. Was the navel closed properly?