My duck eggs hatching early!?!? Did I do something wrong?

[Lacrystol]

Adorable!!!

IS that three babies I see there??

 

[Amiga]

Might some extra B vitamins especially thiamine help the little with the bent legs?

 

[Lacrystol]

Bit worried about the bloody one

It's very weak. Is there anything I should be doing?

Yes there's a lot you can do how is he?

 

[Lacrystol]

The Awesome Foursome

AWEEE I couldn't see the fourth one at first, how is Mr.Bloody??

 

[Lacrystol]

Awwww they are precious! The cords should fall off on their own pretty quickly. You can tie it off and trim it on the side away from the baby, (body, then string tied, then clip) if its long and in the way, but look up better instructions before trying it! I've never done it, just read about it.
I'm not sure what to tell you about the bloody one. Is that it in the middle? Are their bellys all closed up and yolks absorbed completely? I would probably try rinsing it in some warm water? Should be safe now, as long as you get it back under a heat lamp right afterward.

Nope Don't tie it if hes already out of the shell just let it dry up it, once it dries up you can slightly trim it but there's really no need since it will fall off, Just don't PULL on it, all his inside could come out..

 

[Lacrystol]

Poor little thing, really hope there's something I can't do

Any advice?

Looks more like Twisted???

 

[WVduckchick]

Hello,
I am hatching ducks for the first time too and I have some questions. I read through this entire thread and there seems to be some very knowledgeable people here! I'm only 5 days in on the incubation period, so no chicks yet! But, would it be ok if I posted my questions here? Thanks!

Sure! Or you can start a thread of your own. Whatever you prefer!

 

[Lacrystol]

Hello,
I am hatching ducks for the first time too and I have some questions. I read through this entire thread and there seems to be some very knowledgeable people here! I'm only 5 days in on the incubation period, so no chicks yet! But, would it be ok if I posted my questions here? Thanks!

SURE why not?? Unless someone Objects then you can always PM someone

 

[dawnh]

4! And now there's 5 My little guy with the curled feet is worse than I thought, so I'm taking him to the vet tomorrow.

IS that three babies I see there??

 

[dawnh]