Unabsorbed yolk sac

[christina123]

How big is the yolk sack? And it’s still attached correct?

Yes, still attached. Maybe the size of a penny. It looked like a pale pink. Not red and orange-ish.

 

[christina123]

If it’s pink and not yellow it won’t be the yolk but the little belly swollen from just finishing the absorb
Can you take a photo so we can verify this. If it isn’t the yolk baby doesn’t need to be in the egg anymore and can be left as normal
Is there two eggs you are talking about ? Do you need help assisting a second egg ?
I have assisted plenty and all have done great

There is just one egg. It’s resting in the cup now. Do you think I should move it to take a pic, or wait a bit longer and check this afternoon? I appreciate your help and guidance! Just not sure if it would hurt the little guy to move him now. Thoughts?

 

[New duck mommy 2021]

There is just one egg. It’s resting in the cup now. Do you think I should move it to take a pic, or wait a bit longer and check this afternoon? I appreciate your help and guidance! Just not sure if it would hurt the little guy to move him now. Thoughts?

I would take a pic now
The yolk sac will be yellow
But babies belly’s can look very swollen and pink after they absorb
Also if it is the yolk when you put baby back in the egg wrap the egg and baby with dry paper towel. That way you can help to keep baby in a Comfy position

 

[christina123]

I would take a pic now
The yolk sac will be yellow
But babies belly’s can look very swollen and pink after they absorb
Also if it is the yolk when you put baby back in the egg wrap the egg and baby with dry paper towel. That way you can help to keep baby in a Comfy position

I attached a picture. Yolk or swollen belly from absorption?

 

[New duck mommy 2021]

Yes that’s the yolk ( mine are usually a lot more yellow )
That a pretty good size so baby will need to be in the shell for long while yet
Make sure to use the paper towel to wraps around baby and egg so it’s neck is supported
It also helps to keep the direct air from hitting the yolk so it doesn’t dry up
I would check him again in about 6-8 hours.
Once it’s just a tiny yolk ( pencil eraser size ) you can pull him from that shell but keep him on a dry paper towel in that bowl so he doesn’t move around to much
Keep us posted.
Also every so often go by and talk to him through the bator. Just so he knows you are there and he isn’t alone

 

[New duck mommy 2021]

Thank you. Will do. I had to change his position because he was trying to hop out of the cup. I secured him a bit more with adding another paper towel to stabilize the egg. Do you think he has a fighting chance? Sorry for all the questions. This is the first time I've experienced this.

I can’t say 100% as some babies are strong and others aren’t
But if he is on the strong side absolutely he should be just fine

 

[christina123]

I can’t say 100% as some babies are strong and others aren’t
But if he is on the strong side absolutely he should be just fine

thank you!

 

[christina123]

thank you!

The sac went down a lot.
This is what it looks like currently.
It is bouncing around, trying to get out of its cup confinement. Do you think I can put a towel down in the bator and let him get a bit more room? Anything I can do for the sac?

 

[christina123]

I can’t say 100% as some babies are strong and others aren’t
But if he is on the strong side absolutely he should be just fine

The sac went down a lot.
This is what it looks like currently.
It is bouncing around, trying to get out of its cup confinement. Do you think I can put a towel down in the bator and let him get a bit more room? Anything I can do for the sac?

 

[New duck mommy 2021]

I think it will be ok
As long as it’s a soft dry area he is able to lay on
It looks about the size of an eraser?