Support Group for Abused Duck Keepers

[Isadora]

That's a great photo!
Is that number 5?

Yes!
We unfortunately had one pass away, otherwise it would be 6. he externally pipped but made no further progress. Looks like the edges around his hole may have gotten hard so he couldn't get any further. My husband said the rest of the membrane was fine and not stuck to him.

Spoiler: Rip baby

 

[BelovedBirds]

Yes!
We unfortunately had one pass away, otherwise it would be 6. he externally pipped but made no further progress. Looks like the edges around his hole may have gotten hard so he couldn't get any further.

Awh, congrats on all the babies so far
So sorry that this one didn't make it

 

[Isadora]

Awh, congrats on all the babies so far
So sorry that this one didn't make it

Thanks. It's so much harder to lose a baby at this stage than earlier.

 

[Isadora]

He just sent me this. So precious

 

[BelovedBirds]

He just sent me this. So precious View attachment 3449932

Awwwww
The urge to reach through the screen and hold those little babies is so strong. I'm very jealous, lol!
When do you get home? You must be excited to see them

 

[Isadora]

Awwwww
The urge to reach through the screen and hold those little babies is so strong. I'm very jealous, lol!
When do you get home? You must be excited to see them

for real. Im so excited and a bit sad I'm missing this initial tiny baby phase. I was planning on driving back Tuesday, but it may be Wednesday. We'll see.

 

[New duck mommy 2021]

He just sent me this. So precious View attachment 3449932

Amazing . He did great

 

[Ilovemychicks08]

Welcome to the world little one
This was such an easy assist
Leaving them alone to absorb till they are ready makes everything simple
I never had to moisten the membrane as I didn’t open her up till I saw the veins were gone ( was able to candle the front of the egg and see inside )
She was still a wet duckling never dried out
Membrane was still nice and moist
No bleeding
No cord
No yolk
But she did have a foot over her head and this is why she couldn’t hatch herself
She is now waiting for her siblings to finish absorbing
They are close maybe a few hours left for the other 2 that need help

Congratulations!

 

[Ilovemychicks08]

Arrived at the post office at 6:09, and out for delivery at 6:20! Expected by 8:00 PM, they are 10 minutes away, but I know they have trips to make. My sister is sick today and staying at home, so she’ll be able to bring them in.

Yay! Hopefully they all are healthy when they arrive!

 

[Ilovemychicks08]

4 now
View attachment 3449921

They are so cute!