Ducklings about the hatch, help!

[Socc04b]

Did the spot above his beak look like unabsorbed yolk, or just bald spot?

 

[WVduckchick]

Likely a knee or wing/elbow area

 

[WVduckchick]

Good luck and good night, I'm falling asleep. Will check in the morning, hoping to see little ducking pics!

 

[Socc04b]

Thank you so much. He's almost out

 

[Ravynscroft]

Sorry for your loss!

And sorry I missed so much, had a busy day... hope Nemo made it out ok!

 

[Socc04b]

Thank you everyone. Nemo is out. He has moved around and peeped. A couple of new questions. What temp do I keep him at now? I have a plastic bin with a towel and a light for now. When / how do I get him to start drinking?

 

[Socc04b]

 

[WVduckchick]

Yay Nemo! Is everything good? Yolk all absorbed?

90ish in the brooder. Keep the light on one end where he can move to it or away from it. They adjust to where they are comfortable.

Usually if you dip their bill a time or two in the water, they will take right to it. And they will make a mess with it!

 

[WVduckchick]

Awwww! He's adorable!

 

[Cherib603]

Yay!!! What a sweet pic to wake up to!!

Congrats, Momma! Long labor!