Ducklings hatched with a big yellow thing growing from butt

[CassandraMyers]

 

[CassandraMyers]

What do I do what is wrong

 

[newchck]

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I have absolutley 0 experience with hatching chicks, but to me It looks like it may be some sort of prolapse? I hope someone can help you out!

 

[humblehillsfarm]

How long ago did it hatch? It isn’t fluffed out so it seems soon. Looks kinda like an egg yolk that hasn’t fully absorbed but I’m not sure. If it isn’t the yolk, then I’m not sure. I hope someone else can offer advice.

 

[HuffleClaw]

The yolk is not fully absorbed. But it in a cup with DRY paper towels for the time being (inside the incubator btw). I’ll tag some people who may be able to help further.

Did it hatch on its own??

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[lilohi]

That happened to one of my chicks but it was much smaller. I just left it be and eventually, it fell off after a few days. But then again this one is like 3 times the size of the one from my chick. Best of luck!

 

[Hei 20]

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[CassandraMyers]

How long ago did it hatch? It isn’t fluffed out so it seems soon. Looks kinda like an egg yolk that hasn’t fully absorbed but I’m not sure. If it isn’t the yolk, then I’m not sure. I hope someone else can offer advice.

It hatched last night I've been keeping on a warm wash cloth cause I don't know what that is

 

[HuffleClaw]

It’s not a hernia. It’s the unabsorbed yolk. Don’t push on it- it could bust and then the duckling will die.

 

[Xouie]

It’s not a hernia. It’s the unabsorbed yolk. Don’t push on it- it could bust and then the duckling will die.

Ok, I'm going with HuffleClaw on this one. I've deleted my previous post because if that's yolk you don't want to use pressure.