Duckling with umbilical prolapse?

[Buckingham Palace]

So far still alive.. looks like it was the yolk sack has since ruptured so we will see if the baby makes it through the night..! I’m hoping it will just dry up :/

Good luck. Sending good wishes and luck your way.

 

[New duck mommy 2021]

How is the baby now ?

 

[New duck mommy 2021]

She hatched this morning and was about a day late but hatched on her own. All the others were on time and didn’t have this issue! I wrapped her up and kept her on soft ground today but it looks like it’s maybe rupturing? Leaving what looks like yolk behind.. I soaked her in a little water to clean it off and put some betadine on it. I wrapped her back up with food and water and put back in the empty incubator (in a small confined area) to keep warm since I don’t want her to be with the others.. not quite sure what else to do?

You can lower the temp on your incubator to 90
Hopefully she survives
Keeping her away from them is best until things clear up

 

[Aleah913]

Help! I am not sure whats wrong with my freshly Hatched duckling! She hatched about 12 hours ago with this mass where the yolk sac gets absorbed. I thought maybe that could be it and she needed time to absorb so I left her about 12 hours but it’s still there. It’s firm, slightly squishy and white… please help! Maybe it will dry up and fall off but I’m worried about the little baby ..

How is duckling now?? Currently dealing with the exact same issue! He's up walking, eating, drinking, even went swimming...he's almost 48 hours old

 

[New duck mommy 2021]

How is duckling now?? Currently dealing with the exact same issue! He's up walking, eating, drinking, even went swimming...he's almost 48 hours old

@WVduckchick
I have had a few born with yolks left but all mine were able to absorb them fully
I don’t think it’s good when it dries up and can’t be absorbed
I have heard tying it off but
I tagged another member who may have advice or know who else to tag
I don’t want to tell you something that may harm baby