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First duck hatch lockdown questions

So the one I first helped head just popped out of the shell but lower body is still in and I can see a little bit of blood and she does not look like she if doing well. Breathing slow with eyes closed unlike the others who were very lively... Is there anything I can do that might help her make it?
Yes leave her let her rest, dont cover her or anything, Is she the upside downer?
 
Don't cover her with wet paper towels or anything just leave her be, let her finish her job. She needs to kick that shell off so don't attempt to pull her out. As long as her head it out, that's all she would need from you.

They seem to get weak when you assist, but perk up in a day or so. Just make sure you have her naicin ready for when she finally holds her head up. She'll need it with the blood loss..

Keep wetting the outside of her membrane every three hours. If that dries up it will stick to her and trying to get it unstuck causes a lot of pain..
 
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We did it!!! Happy healthy babies! 8 for 8! Hopefully they continue to do well, they are all perky and happy!
Thank YOU SOOOOOOO much for all the support!!!!!
 

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