Hernia/yolk sac?

[fredsmomma]

One of my ducks sat on her eggs for the 28 days..on the 28th day she kicked out an egg that started hatching(already broke the shell open) I put it into the bator and it took her nearly 2 days to come out..day 3 and she has something hanging from where her umbilical cord was from. Can anyone help me figure out what it is and if I need to end suffering. Thank you ps. She is not weak at all and scooting around and drinking just not eating a lot.

 

[GitaBooks]

If it isn't just the dried up umbilical cord, then it may be that when it got kicked out of the nest its umbilical cord tore. This is dangerous and can easily lead to weakness and infection. However, don't give up just yet. Keep it clean and on an easy to grip, dry surface. Provide plenty of vitamins, minerals, and electrolytes to strengthen it. Keep it warm and comfortable. Hopefully it will heal and strengthen up and in a day be able to be slipped back under the mother.

Best of luck!

 

[WalnutHill]

I agree, if kept clean then that remaining yolk sac should dry up and drop off in a few days.

 

[fredsmomma]

If it isn't just the dried up umbilical cord, then it may be that when it got kicked out of the nest its umbilical cord tore. This is dangerous and can easily lead to weakness and infection. However, don't give up just yet. Keep it clean and on an easy to grip, dry surface. Provide plenty of vitamins, minerals, and electrolytes to strengthen it. Keep it warm and comfortable. Hopefully it will heal and strengthen up and in a day be able to be slipped back under the mother.

Best of luck!

I agree, if kept clean then that remaining yolk sac should dry up and drop off in a few days. 

What should I do to insure it stays clean? Thank yall for replying quickly.

 

[GitaBooks]

Its brooder should have paper towels down. Change these whenever they become wet or soiled so that he doesn't walk into anything damp or dirty.

 

[WalnutHill]

You can also use betadine/iodine wash to disinfect the navel area and remaining yolk. Allow to air dry.

 

[fredsmomma]

You can also use betadine/iodine wash to disinfect the navel area and remaining yolk.  Allow to air dry.

Its brooder should have paper towels down. Change these whenever they become wet or soiled so that he doesn't walk into anything damp or dirty.

The duckling passed away overnight. Thank you guys for the help.

 

[GitaBooks]

I'm really sorry to hear that.