Duckling very exhausted! What do I do?

[Emmytheduckgirl]

Hey BYC! I just had two of my duckling hatch and one needed some help out so we helped him after 48 hours but he was also shrink wrapped! We got him out safely but it’s been a few hours and he still seems very exhausted! What do I do?

 

[DucksAreBest]

I would wait.

 

[DucksAreBest]

It needs rest because its exhausted.

 

[Emmytheduckgirl]

Ok i took out the other duckling so he/she can rest! Is that good?

 

[DucksAreBest]

Ok i took out the other duckling so he/she can rest! Is that good?

Did the duckling dry out a little (the one you took out)?

 

[Emmytheduckgirl]

Did the duckling dry out a little (the one you took out)?

Yep

 

[DucksAreBest]

Yep

Ok, good.

 

[Emmytheduckgirl]

Yep

Ok, good.

Do you think once he rests up he will be ok?

 

[DucksAreBest]

Do you think once he rests up he will be ok?

Yes, he should.

 

[Weeg]

Do you have Save-A-Chick electrolytes? Its usually suggested that you give babies some after shipment, so they will be perfect for your baby now.
Were the other ducklings picking on him or bothering him? If not, then I would put him back in with his buddies, and give him some time.
Ducks are very social animals, and hate being alone, definitely bring him back in with his siblings. Hopefully he will perk up in time, keep us updated!