Emergency!! Positioned wrong/Assisted hatching! Please help!

[Lacrystol]

How's our baby

 

[18angovem]

We decided to cull him using the most humane way that we thought of: a lethal dose of carbon monoxide. He went peacefully. There was no way that he could have survived. He would not have been able to eat, drink, and his siblings would have probably pecked him to death. Not to mention the probable multitude of problems that were hidden inside of the egg. We will plant him under our apricot tree, that way he'll be a part of the first tree to bloom in our yard this spring. We want to thank you for all of your help Lori. You are the reason that we have three healthy ducklings! I hope that we can continue to come to you for advice. We have one last picture we would like you to look at on number three, who I believe we will call 'Lucy', to make sure that she is healing properly.

To all who took part in hoping for our ducklings, we also thank you! Hatching baby ducks was nowhere near as easy as we first believed, and at the end, it was was everybody's wonderful support that kept us positive through each scary situation with each duckling. We wish it had ended a little happier, but perhaps one of the reasons that we all partake in this is to bring us closer to our roots with our natural world. It has been wonderful to see how great our ability to nurture can be. Unfortunately, we can't always nurture every animal we love to make them better. So with both elated and heavy hearts, we want to again, say thank you to all of those who participated in our little miracle ducklings early drama. We think all three will grow to be very special ducks.

-Ryan & Vanessa

Ahh poor baby....

 

[Lacrystol]

WOW, w ell at least we know what the big problem is.

The kids should not be swimming until they reach one week, feet can get wet but no swimming, it takes that long for them to build up there own oils.

 

[Lacrystol]

GOOD JOB, you did excellent even at the very end where you didn't even need my assistant anymore. Although we didn't get all four, but making a final decession on that last one, I know probably was the hardest thing but the best thing.

I'm glad to be a part of this upside down story, sort of speaking... Lol

Enjoy your new babies, exspcially all those wonderful messes.

Hows noodles doing, if noodles is in that picture, I would say he's doing GREAT!!!!

Lucy should improve each day as well, just takes some time..

ENJOY YOU NEW BABIES!!

 

[Miss Lydia]

So sorry about #4

but thankfully you have 3 healthy babies. It was alot of work but so worth it when you see those babies looking up at you. More pics when you get a chance.

 

[WVduckchick]

I've been riveted to this thread throughout the journey. So sorry about #4 but I'm sure you made the right decision, although it was terribly difficult. Happy for the trio who will always be so special. Thanks so much for sharing. Your post was awesomely touching and brought tears to my eyes. I'm proud of you all!
I am about to set some blue and black Swedish ducks, so I'm praying that I don't have to endure what you did, but thankful to know that I have somewhere to turn if something does go wrong.
Now I hope you guys can get some rest!! Lol

 

[Kaessa]

Sorry to hear about the last little one. I'm definitely glad to hear the others are doing well. You all did a marvelous job helping them out, I've been on the edge of my seat for days.

 

[Urban Flock]

So sorry to hear about Noodles

but you guys were all amazing through the whole thing. Because of Lacrystol's wisdom and your devotion and team work you have 3 new babies. I know several BYC member were pulling for you! Enjoy those new chicks.

 

[pinkmartin73]

We decided to cull him using the most humane way that we thought of: a lethal dose of carbon monoxide. He went peacefully. There was no way that he could have survived. He would not have been able to eat, drink, and his siblings would have probably pecked him to death. Not to mention the probable multitude of problems that were hidden inside of the egg. We will plant him under our apricot tree, that way he'll be a part of the first tree to bloom in our yard this spring. We want to thank you for all of your help Lori. You are the reason that we have three healthy ducklings! I hope that we can continue to come to you for advice. We have one last picture we would like you to look at on number three, who I believe we will call 'Lucy', to make sure that she is healing properly.

To all who took part in hoping for our ducklings, we also thank you! Hatching baby ducks was nowhere near as easy as we first believed, and at the end, it was was everybody's wonderful support that kept us positive through each scary situation with each duckling. We wish it had ended a little happier, but perhaps one of the reasons that we all partake in this is to bring us closer to our roots with our natural world. It has been wonderful to see how great our ability to nurture can be. Unfortunately, we can't always nurture every animal we love to make them better. So with both elated and heavy hearts, we want to again, say thank you to all of those who participated in our little miracle ducklings early drama. We think all three will grow to be very special ducks.

-Ryan & Vanessa

I've been sitting to the side reading with interest the last couple days. You guys did so awesome. I hate to hear about your loss but at least you found his issues last. Each of the 1st 3 helped build your confidence for the next and the 4th kept you humble. 75% in truth is fantastic for someone with no experience even with such informative coaching! Congrats and a well deserved pat on the back! I just know that lil guy will be thanking you for the effort to save him and the compassion not to let him suffer, every.single.time. that tree blooms!

 

[Lacrystol]

[rule]So sorry to hear about Noodles but you guys were all amazing through the whole thing. Because of  Lacrystol's wisdom and your devotion and team work you have 3 new babies. I know several BYC member were pulling for you! Enjoy those new chicks.

Lol noodles is fine, he one In the pic.