Yolk absorption issue

[easttxchick]

This is actually a duckling question, however, I'm sure the answer is the same for baby chicks or ducklings.
I had a Rouen hatch out today with, what looks like, a pretty serious yolk absorption issue.
He's still in the incubator drying.
My question is this-where do I go from here with him? I've never dealt with this before so any help would be appreciated.

 

[Cynthia12]

The yolk isn't absorbed yet?

I just let them, chicks, hang onto it until it is absorbed..if that is the issue? It only takes a while for them to absorb it.

 

[mandelyn]

I've had them come out with a little bit, the worse being almost half. I place it on a Styrofoam lid to an egg carton so that it doesn't get stuck in the wire mesh of the hatcher, or glue itself to a paper towel. Periodically checking on it for issues. Never had one die, or fail to absorb it. It always just "cleaned up" on it's own leaving a string of "umbilical cord" to dry, shrivel up, and fall off.

 

[easttxchick]

Thanks, that's what I needed to know! He's still alive this morning.
It looks like he absorbed very, very little.
Hoping he makes it.