Duckling hatches with open wound on belly

[Backyardducks_]

I have a duckling that hatched and he has a small hole that just has to heal I’m going to get stuff right in the morning does anyone have suggestions on what I could use to prevent infection

 

[FunnyfarmMidwest]

I have a duckling that hatched and he has a small hole that just has to heal I’m going to get stuff right in the morning does anyone have suggestions on what I could use to prevent infection

From how you describe it, it is most likely a rough (open) navel. If you could get a picture that would help to tell. Usually when I have one hatch like this I dab a tiny bit of neosporin (or zinc free antibiotic ointment) on it; however, this is not necessary. They usually close up fairly quick and are not noticeable after a day or so.

Here’s one I had with an open navel. It healed up just fine and the duckling is doing great.

 

[Backyardducks_]

From how you describe it, it is most likely a rough (open) navel. If you could get a picture that would help to tell. Usually when I have one hatch like this I dab a tiny bit of neosporin (or zinc free antibiotic ointment) on it; however, this is not necessary. They usually close up fairly quick and are not noticeable after a day or so.

Here’s one I had with an open navel. It healed up just fine and the duckling is doing great.
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He is all healed up already !

 

[FunnyfarmMidwest]

View attachment 2610419He is all healed up already !

Aww, congrats! He is adorable! I’m glad he’s doing good.