Newly hatched duckling issues...? Or is this all normal?

[Muse]

@casportpony Do you have a good article I can reference about taping the feet? I can’t seem to find one

 

[casportpony]

@casportpony Do you have a good article I can reference about taping the feet? I can’t seem to find one

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/curled-up-chick-toes.1139759/#post-17697924

 

[WVduckchick]

Here's a quickie pic too.

 

[casportpony]

Perfect example of how to tape curly toes!

 

[Muse]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/threads/curled-up-chick-toes.1139759/#post-17697924

Thanks!

 

[Muse]

Well my little duck is doing great! He eats a ton and poops a ton! Also his umbilical cord finally came off, he chirps non stop at night and I can’t get him to settle down sometimes! I did find another egg so hopefully we’ll have another duck in about 4 weeks!

 

[Christian1982]

Get him off of the wet towel. A wet towel could introduce bacteria to his umbilicus.
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Here is one of a duckling that didn't fully absorb.

I have one currently like this right now - it’s just laying sleep with yolk sack attached still - I’ve gave it room temp water and he’s drank it but still very sleepy