Pls help with ducklin emergency

[shawluvsbirds]

He’s dried out now all fluffy I took this pic while changing and cleaning the incubator as I’m petrified he’s going to get an infection he’s a lot more vocal and even opening his eyes thanks for asking I’m hoping he makes it

Looking good!

 

[fldiver97]

Welcome A bit late, I know I was holding my breath reading all the posts and am glad the little one is better! Keep us posted, keeping fingers crossed that he is out of the woods

 

[Angelakmills]

Update
Firstly can I thank you all so much for ur help, I was up at silly o clock stressing and still got a response from
You wonderful people,
The little guy seems to be getting stronger by the hour he’s managed to lift his head and stand for a few seconds but wobbles over, do I still leave him in the incubator? Or put him in the brooder? Thanks in advance angie x

 

[DuckyDonna]

@WVduckchick would be good to answer this. I would think it would be ok to put him under a light in the brooder but she's got WAY more experience than me so wait for her.

I can't remember if there are others that hatched too but if so they might pick on him so you maybe should put him by himself or watch him carefully.

 

[Angelakmills]

Thanks for reply no he has no siblings he’s the only one out of 7 that made it out, we have another 6 eggs from a different batch due to hatch tuesday but I will separate them from him, I don’t think I can take it lol I found having my own two babies Less stressful than this

 

[Miss Lydia]

They should accept each other pretty quick. In the mean time a mirror and a stuffed animal clean of strings can make him feel secure. I’d think he’d be okay in the brooder by now.

 

[Angelakmills]

Thanks Lydia
He’s gone quiet again but I’m hoping he’s just resting and hopefully he can get himself up on his feet tomorrow

 

[Muscovy-palooza]

Update
Firstly can I thank you all so much for ur help, I was up at silly o clock stressing and still got a response from
You wonderful people,
The little guy seems to be getting stronger by the hour he’s managed to lift his head and stand for a few seconds but wobbles over, do I still leave him in the incubator? Or put him in the brooder? Thanks in advance angie x

Your little one is precious and super lucky to have you caring for him/her. And you are absolutely right on when you referred to the wonderful people on this forum. They have helped me through my duck journey and helped me save my little duckling, Stevie. This is a great community to be a part of.

 

[WVduckchick]

How’s he doing today?

Not sure whether you moved him out of the incubator or not, but while they aren’t able to move on their own, I like to keep them in the bator, because of the steady temp. The brooder can be up and down and if they can’t move around, they may get too hot or too cool.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Sorry if I gave wrong info about moving to the brooder I was going by my experience with the ducklings that hatched here under my hens I removed them after hatch an brought them inside an put them in the brooder they rested for that day and did fine. I sure hope your little one is okay today.