1 week old duckling dying in my hands

[PAchickenlover]

My mama ducks hatched out babies last year and in 2 batches hatched at different times, I had a similiar experience. Everyone was fine, eating & drinking (I added vitamins to the water), then at about day 5 - one would just start to go weak and not be with the others. In both cases, I brought in the duckling and tried my best to save them but they eventually passed. No idea what the problem was since all the others continued to thrive and are now healthy ducks.

I hope yours makes it though, it's so hearbreaking to see one of them not make it.

That is almost exactly what I went through with mine last year. I thought I did something wrong. At least I wasn't alone with this problem. It is not fun to go through.
Hope we can find a way to save your little one...

 

[KatGold]

She's gone. Thanks everyone.

 

[casportpony]

I'm so sorry...

 

[casportpony]

If you're interested, I can help you find a place to send her for necropsy, but I'll also understand if you just want to bury her.

 

[PAchickenlover]

So very sorry... You did the best you could. She knew you did.

 

[SilkiesForEver]

She's gone. Thanks everyone.

Oh I'm so sorry. I read your other thread about her un-expected hatch.