DUCKLING ON DAY 32 AND NOT ABSORBING

[natsoreo]

Hello I'm new to this and it's my first time hatching. I have successfully hatched 2 chicks and 1 duckling and another duckling is on day 32 in the shell. I candled it and saw no movement at all so I began to break the shell ( I know I shouldn't have I feel bad enough ). The shell is now completely open and I was shocked to find that the yolk is still very large and veins are very thick. Although it looks bad the chick(or chicks?) is still alive and kicking but my question is what has has gone wrong and why hasn't anything been absorbed? Also could there be twins as they seem to be separated. How can I help the poor thing/s. This is my first time and I was a but to eager so please don't make me feel worse. The picture is quite graphic- the yellow is yolk and the dark is chick/s

 

[Kelsie2290]

Hello and Welcome To BYC! Sorry about the duckling, you may want to post in the Duck forum for help on what is going on www.backyardchickens.com/f/42/ducks do you know what breed it is?

 

[TwoCrows]

Hello there and welcome to BYC!

So sorry about your baby duckling. Definitely post this question in our Ducks section for more help. Kelsie has left you with the link. I hope the little guy pulls thru.

 

[Michael OShay]

Welcome to BYC! X3 on posting in the Ducks section for help. I am a chicken person and don't know much about ducks (although I've had a few), but I have to admit that ducklings are the ultimate in cute. Good luck with your flock.

 

[Mountain Peeps]

Welcome to BYC! Please make yourself at home and we are here to help.

 

[drumstick diva]

Hope the duck folks will be able to help you through this.

 

[gander007]

Well how is everything going with you chicks and duckling's ?????

 

[Duckopolis]

Good luck with your poultry raising adventures, and I hope you find everything you need to know. Don't forget to take a look at BYC's very useful learning center (If you haven't already)! The learning center as well as the forum should answer your questions! There is always something new to learn! Glad to have you here! See you around with the flock. This one may not be able to make it.