Help!!!!! What is this on day old duckling?????

[casportpony]

Please the yolk is oozing out
@casportpony

I've seen a couple do that and live, so don't give up! Do your best to keep it warm, clean, and dry.

 

[autumn_g]

@casportpony @Miss Lydia @WVduckchick.
Is this bowl or yolk sac. It has a lot of fight in it

Is this bowl???

 

[autumn_g]

@casportpony

 

[casportpony]

@casportpony

Can you take another picture under a regular light?

 

[autumn_g]

Can you take another picture under a regular light?

 

[casportpony]

Oh no! . Yes, that's intestines. I'm not usually one to suggest euthanasia, but this is one of the times I will suggest it. What is your gut feeling? How is the duckling doing?

 

[autumn_g]

Oh no! . Yes, that's intestines. I'm not usually one to suggest euthanasia, but this is one of the times I will suggest it. What is your gut feeling? How is the duckling doing?

Its had a lot of vigor but is shaking quite a bit. I had a feeling it was bad.... I've never euthanized anything. It's very upsetting to think about but I know it's the right thing to do. How do I....

 

[autumn_g]

I know its tough to answer but what's the best way to help end its pain and suffering??

 

[casportpony]

And I have another one that hatched

Its had a lot of vigor but is shaking quite a bit. I had a feeling it was bad.... I've never euthanized anything. It's very upsetting to think about but I know it's the right thing to do. How do I....

This is probably the hardest part about owning poultry. . This is going to sound horrible, but I think the best way to euthanize ducklings and chicks is to decapitate them.

Other people use this method:
https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...re-culling-the-injured-and-sick-babies.72140/

Again, I am so sorry!

 

[Raenh]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/ar...re-culling-the-injured-and-sick-babies.72140/