5 DAY EARLY DUCKLING

[Pyxis]

How's the little ducky tonight?

 

[rocki769]

@Pyxis he's doing great! I came home and he was bright eyed and chirping. He's got almost all the yolk absorbed. I'm gonna leave him in there for a couple more hours just to make sure it's all absorbed

 

[rocki769]

@Pyxis

I'm starting to stress out again. Is this too much yolk? Best picture I could take of him

 

[Pyxis]

It's hard to see - they also have some waste in the shell with them and some of it could be that. Is he trying to get out of the egg on his own? If not I'd leave him alone for now. They usually start to struggle and try to get out when they're ready.

 

[rocki769]

Yeah, he's trying to get out on his own. @Pyxis

 

[Pyxis]

You can carefully lift him partially out of his shell and check his belly to be sure it's all sealed up. If not, put him back. I've done it to check before and it shouldn't cause trouble if you're careful. If he's trying to get out he's probably ready.

 

[rocki769]

@caesargirl and I decided to let him hatch and if there is still yolk, we will figure out what to do next. I think he's ok. He seems ready to get out @Pyxis

 

[Pyxis]

Great! Keep us updated! If he's sticky you might have to help him a bit.

 

[rocki769]

Ok. Can I get a Q tip and moisten the remaining membrane that's stick to him so it's easier to come off? @Pyxis

 

[Pyxis]

Ok. Can I get a Q tip and moisten the remaining membrane that's stick to him so it's easier to come off? @Pyxis

Yes, that's actually the perfect thing to do