New duckling born this morning need help

[Zarumley]

I have had 3 out of 7 ducklings hatch today 2 are very spunky but one is very large and looking weak/helpless. Is she old enough for that water electrolytes save a chick stuff??

 

[Isaac 0]

Welcome to BYC!

Is its abdomen/navel area swollen at all?

 

[Zarumley]

I think slightly yes, she isn’t able to move around a hole bunch it looks like one of her legs is unable to bend? It just lays flat behind her. She seems to be trying to get up and move but just unable to get the strength like the other two.

 

[Isaac 0]

Does she fall onto her back a lot, and isn't able to get back up, does the leg bend at the joint when you do it?

 

[BullChick]

Yes, you should add the electrolytes. Do not worry yet about the ducklings acting weird. If at 3-4 days you’re seeing problems, they are real. Of course there are exceptions, but I wouldn’t worry yet.

 

[Zarumley]

No one leg is extended behind her and when she goes to get up she just falls onto her belly. She is definitely responsive to my voice and moves her head a lot. I was worried to touch her leg so I have not tried bending it yet. I just wasn’t sure if she could have a little drinking water today with added electrolytes.