Unabsorbed yolk 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

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?

 

[christina123]

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?

Yes, about! It went down a lot until about 6pm then it’s been the same size since, relatively.

Is it ok to keep the duckling in the bator at 99.5 F and ~70% humidity for another day ?

 

[New duck mommy 2021]

Yes, about! It went down a lot until about 6pm then it’s been the same size since, relatively.

Is it ok to keep the duckling in the bator at 99.5 F and ~70% humidity for another day ?

It is
I take mine out after 8-12 hours but they can stay in bator for 48 hours

 

[christina123]

It is
I take mine out after 8-12 hours but they can stay in bator for 48 hours

Thank you! So far this morning little one is running around in the bator, wobbling around trying to find his footing. The yolk went down even more overnight. Today I’ll transfer him/her to the brooder.

 

[New duck mommy 2021]

Im So glad she is doing so well
She may not eat for a day as she just got full from the yolk

 

[christina123]

Im So glad she is doing so well
She may not eat for a day as she just got full from the yolk

Hi! I wanted to give you an update and ask a quick question. Little ducky is doing well! Today is day 5! Thank you again for all your advice! When do you think it is ok to let him(her) swim? Also, when do you think we are out of “danger zone” from infection (caused from Unabsorbed yolk sac)?

 

[New duck mommy 2021]

Hi! I wanted to give you an update and ask a quick question. Little ducky is doing well! Today is day 5! Thank you again for all your advice! When do you think it is ok to let him(her) swim? Also, when do you think we are out of “danger zone” from infection (caused from Unabsorbed yolk sac)?

As long as the tummy is all closed up and no puss or redness you should be good
I bath mine at day 3 on as long as tummy is closed
I use warm water and only do 5-10 mins so they don’t get tired and cold Then I dry them with paper towel as it absorbs most the water. Then they start to preen
Never had issues doing this
Moms take the babies to swim after all have hatched so day 2-3