New to incubating eggs

[Alicia G]

One of the ducklings is just laying there. its breathing but not moving much. It occationally will move its head or chirps but thats about it. I think its dying,

is there anything I can do to for the poor little guy?

 

[Alicia G]

Well I guess I didnt do very good on my first hatch, 5 died and one survived. The one that did surivive is all yellow colored down and he/she is very talkitive. Its still a bit wabbly on its feet but other wise seem to be doing good. I ll try to put pictures up of the little guy soon!

 

[Harlequin]

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but when a hen just sets on them after theyve gotten dookie and dirt and sweat OMG it stinks

 

[TheFarmMama]

Everyone has to start somewhere, even if it's a rough start. It IS normal that they lay there like that after hatching so even though these didn't make it keep that info in mind for next time. It's exhausting for the little guys hatching out of those eggs. Think about giving birth or running a marathon. Who wouldn't want to just relax awhile afterwards right? Congratulations on the 1 that did make it though! Did you leave them all in the incubator to dry? That's very odd that the other 5 died.