call duckling die in shell

[critterranch]

had a call duckling pip but die in shell. it had a deformed beak with only one nostril and skinny bill. tongue hung out because bill was so skinny.

anyone elese have this happen or just a freak thing?

 

[desertdarlene]

There was someone on BYC that had ducklings that died right after they pipped internally and had a similar problem with deformed heads and bills. But, they weren't calls.

 

[BeccaOH]

I'm sorry.

I've hatched a few call ducks, and I've had a couple die in the process of hatching, but I didn't notice any obvious deformity. Your case may just be a fluke. If it should happen to another from the same parent stock, then it could be a genetic flaw that you'd want to avoid.

 

[Miss Lydia]

sorry for your loss

 

[critterranch]

not sure it wasn't my eggs. i got 20 eggs from a friend and 20 of mine. hope it was a fluke. going to ask my friend to see what she says.

 

[Lamar Estate]

So sorry to hear about the duckling. I lost a duckling two days ago. It's so hard to lose one.

It's nice that people on BYC are understanding though.

 

[duckking]

So sorry for your loss

 

[The Duck ABC's]

Freak accidents happen, even when you are doing everything right. Some problems can be caused by a lack of certain vitamins inside of the egg. I put my duck for hatching eggs on a supplement. Sorry for your loss, don't give up.

 

[BHep]

I just lost 2 Calls at pip. 1 absorbed its yoke, 1 did not. 0% hatch..... very disappointing & heartbreaking. I know how you feel, sorry to hear of your loss.