Help needed! Duckling

[Amy2704]

Hi guys,
So one of my ducks externally pipped 48 hours ago on the date it should and he got stuck in the shell. With some help he managed to break out of his egg however this is how it looks now. I’m unsure if he will make it or not. He’s getting around and drinking water but he seems tired all the time. It’s been 9 hours since he’s been free. Any ideas what I should do with him?

 

[Miss Lydia]

It looks like the yolk sac has ruptured. When one is hatched with yolk not all the way absorbed the duckling should be put on dry soft paper towels in a bowl or cup and left in the bator until yolk has completely absorbed to keep something like this from happening. Not sure if you can do anything but I would not let it be dragging this around. Do you have Veterycin spray for wounds and infections?

@New duck mommy 2021

 

[Jpat]

Miss lydia has great advice there

Ive seen that dry up and fall off eventualy and the duck survive, Good luck!

 

[Miss Lydia]

@Amy2704 update on the duckling?

 

[Amy2704]

@Amy2704 update on the duckling?

He’s still with us he’s moving around a little bit but seems tired. Just going to keep a close eye on him.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Anytime we step in and help it takes them longer to recover. How’s the sac look?

 

[New duck mommy 2021]

Has that cord and gunk fell off yet ?
Can we can an updated picture of how the belly looks now

 

[Amy2704]

Has that cord and gunk fell off yet ?
Can we can an updated picture of how the belly looks now

The cord looks so much better now it looks like it’s about to fall off. I have noticed his left foot tends to bend a little but as the day goes on he’s been putting it flat and he’s managing to stand. And his neck is getting stronger. Tough little cookie this one!

 

[Miss Lydia]

That’s great!! Hatching hard work

 

[Miss Lydia]

Hows that duckling doing? @Amy2704