so.... Has anyone had a duckling hatch early with its yolk sac still attached?
If so, what are the chances it will survive?
If so, what are the chances it will survive?
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/mushy-chick-disease-yolk-sack-infection-omphalitisIt just means they may have had a bacterial infection or the temp was too low during incubation and they didn't develop fully before hatching. What you need to do is wrap them up in a warm, wet paper towel and place them in a protective container until the yolk fully absorbs. We call this "duck in a cup". You can read about it here:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/mushy-chick-disease-yolk-sack-infection-omphalitis
How's the little fellow,so.... Has anyone had a duckling hatch early with its yolk sac still attached?
If so, what are the chances it will survive?