Hatch with yolk not absorbed

[Jennifer22388]

I went out to check on momma. One of the eggs has been smashed ( young rooster trying to breed momma). It is chirping, I have it a heat pad in a bowl. Do I need to keep water on the yolk? Olive oil?
hatch day is this Friday.

 

[FortCluck]

Just keep it in the bowl and bring it inside. Put it in a heated area suitable for a duckling. I would brood this one yourself for a couple days then stick it under the mom once the yolk is absorbed.

Here’s links on brooders and absorbing yolk:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/categories/incubators-brooders.27/

https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...healthier-options-to-heat-your-brooder.72482/

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/guide-to-assisted-hatching-for-all-poultry.72886/

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/saving-a-chick-duckling-hatched-with-protruded-yolk.73640/

 

[FortCluck]

And here are some links for duckling tips and tricks of the mom rejects the duckling (it probably won’t happen so don’t stress just be prepared):

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/duckling-care-brooder-ideas.64854/

https://www.backyardchickens.com/articles/raising-ducklings-to-ducks.68180/