Weak Duckling umbilical normal?

[justonemoreduck]

Hello this lil quack was the last to hatch. He never dries. Found him lethargic and cold in brooder box. Warmed him up, blow dried. Noticed umbilical is bulging. Is it going to be okay. Should I put triple antibiotic on it?

 

[Kingbobkingdom]

It should be ok since it just hatched, but check again in a few hours. Next time, try keeping it in the incubator until it is all dry. Make sure your brooder has a heat lamp or plate to keep it warm.
If you like, you could keep it on a little towel in the brooder so it could rest. Looks cute!

 

[justonemoreduck]

It should be ok since it just hatched, but check again in a few hours. Next time, try keeping it in the incubator until it is all dry. Make sure your brooder has a heat lamp or plate to keep it warm.
If you like, you could keep it on a little towel in the brooder so it could rest. Looks cute!

Thank you! This is our first hatch for '24. I'm rusty and shouldn't have moved him with the other three fluffy dry ones. I didn't want him to be alone. Do you think it needs electrolytes or anything special since it's a little weak? Probably exhausted.

 

[Kingbobkingdom]

Thank you! This is our first hatch for '24. I'm rusty and shouldn't have moved him with the other three fluffy dry ones. I didn't want him to be alone. Do you think it needs electrolytes or anything special since it's a little weak? Probably exhausted.

No problem! Sometimes, I can't resist putting the ducklings together as soon as possible, too. I would just let it sleep. Normally, it should be up and about the next day.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I'd def put the little one back in the bator in a cup lined with dry wash cloth or dry paper towels this will keep it from dragging the umbilicus and causing a rupture.

 

[justonemoreduck]

Sadly this lil duckling did not survive.

 

[Miss Lydia]

I'm sorry to hear this.

 

[Kingbobkingdom]