Weird feet

[Duck hatcher 20]

I just had 14 ducks hatch and one of them we saved he or she was stuck in the shell and the membrane shrink rapped around him or her we took it or including the shell he or she is now in the incubator but 13 others are in the brooder box what is wrong with his feet and will they get better they are curved and twisted here is a pic someone please help us this baby duck needs help thank you so much and happy hatching. He is not really standing up that much he is sleeping a lot

 

[UThobbyfarmer]

It probably had a congenital defect and that's why it failed to hatch on it own. Nothing to do with shrink wrapping. That sad truth is it'll probably die slowly over 3 days when it's yolk is absorbed or you'll need to cull it.

You can try some oral supplements of it seems like the duckling can handle it. If it's not able to swallow don't give them. Nutri-Drench for poultry or Poultry RX are readily available at most farm stores. It's a Hail Mary so don't put a ton of faith into these as a miracle cure. But sometimes they surprise you and it won't hurt as long as he can swallow it down.

 

[UThobbyfarmer]

There are some things that you can do for it's feet like taping. Sometimes that's successful. Sometimes not. That's secondary to the lethargy and getting him eating, perked up. Try the supplements today and see where that gets you. Then take on the feet.

 

[Duck hatcher 20]

It probably had a congenital defect and that's why it failed to hatch on it own. Nothing to do with shrink wrapping. That sad truth is it'll probably die slowly over 3 days when it's yolk is absorbed or you'll need to cull it.

You can try some oral supplements of it seems like the duckling can handle it. If it's not able to swallow don't give them. Nutri-Drench for poultry or Poultry RX are readily available at most farm stores. It's a Hail Mary so don't put a ton of faith into these as a miracle cure. But sometimes they surprise you and it won't hurt as long as he can swallow it down.

Ok thanks but all the guts are absorbed it’s just the legs are a little bit twisted those guts you saw were not that ducks it was just what came out of every egg

 

[UThobbyfarmer]

Ok thanks but all the guts are absorbed it’s just the legs are a little bit twisted those guts you saw were not that ducks it was just what came out of every egg

I didn't base anything I wrote on the pictures. Just your description of the bird in question and my own, almost always negative, experience with assisted hatching. Being fully absorbed is excellent but does not indicate a healthy chick/duckling.

 

[UThobbyfarmer]

@Duck hatcher 20 How's you little one today? Did he perk up since yesterday? Ready to tackle the feet/leg issue?

 

[Duck hatcher 20]

@Duck hatcher 20 How's you little one today? Did he perk up since yesterday? Ready to tackle the feet/leg issue?

Yes thank you so much for checking on him yes he is doing great his feet are getting better and he is still smaller than the rest of them but he is fine now and looks great and is sounding great thanks for checking on him and happy hatching

 

[UThobbyfarmer]

Yes thank you so much for checking on him yes he is doing great his feet are getting better and he is still smaller than the rest of them but he is fine now and looks great and is sounding great thanks for checking on him and happy hatching

Fantastic news! I'm so happy for you both it's self resolved. He's in good hands for sure.

 

[Duck hatcher 20]

Ok thank you I will keep you updated on him

 

[Duck hatcher 20]

can you recommend a good incubator with lots of room for a house for next year I would like some advice