Stuff hanging out of ducklings belly.

[KaitlynF]

My duckling has hatched and it's "umbilical cord" area it big and there is a bunch of yellow goop and white stuff. It's not the yolk it's more clear that that an not as yellow. How do I he

lp the little one get all closed up and ready to move to the brooder.

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

@WVduckchick @Pyxis @casportpony

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

Unfortunately i have no experience in hatching anything. So i hope somebody else can chime in.

 

[KaitlynF]

Thats fine I just appreciate you bringing some light to my post. It helps!

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

Is the duckling up and peeping? Does the naval area look red, swollen, infected?

 

[BlueEggsAndHam]

I hatched a few chicks and had ther umbilical cords attached. It could be different for ducks

Is the duckling up and peeping? Does the naval area look red, swollen, infected?

 

[KaitlynF]

Is the duckling up and peeping? Does the naval area look red, swollen, infected?

The duckling isn't strong enough to get up yet but it's peeping like crazy. I separated the other one from it because I didn't want it to peck at the area. It isn't red and swollen. It's more of a skin tone.

 

[KaitlynF]

Keeping it on a paper towel to keep the stuff contained so I don't further hurt the poor thing.

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

I am cautiously optimistic then that the naval is closed and that stuff will dry and fall off by itself. You did the right thing, separating it so that no-one can peck at this. I would leave it alone for some hours and see how it develops.

 

[WannaBeHillBilly]

You could try to put it into a plastic cup so that its movements are a bit restricted and it cannot hurt itself if it is flapping and trying to get up. It definitely has some fluffing up to do and isn't ready for the brooder.