Hi, Our hen hatched 5 eggs yesterday but still has several left in her clutch. This morning I went out and discovered one duckling had hatched overnight, and was trampled into the ground. I was about to bury it, thinking it was dead, when its eyes opened just a bit. I brought it inside placed it in a heating pad and have had it there all day. Its slowly recovered. Eyes opening, chirping, and able to hold its head up. I dont know if it had a chance to absorb its yolk. It still seems fairly weak and isnt eating or drinking much but seems stronger. Should I put it back with its mother and siblings tonight? Or keep it indoors to give it more time? Also the hen has lost all interest in trying to maintain the eggs left in the clutch. Do I just leave the eggs or clear the nest?
