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Livestock => Poultry & Waterfowl => Topic started by: mojocafa on May 21, 2015, 03:43:18 pm

Title: Poorly duckling
Post by: mojocafa on May 21, 2015, 03:43:18 pm

I had a duckling which started to pip last night, this morning slightly bigger hole, movement , but it was struggling. I carefully helped remove a bit of the shell to help it on its way. Some of the membrane was a wee bit moist, some had dried up. Duckling still in incubator but not fluffing up because of gunk hardening. I have bathed it twice already with warm water and cotton pads. Any suggestions, mojo

Title: Re: Poorly duckling
Post by: devonlady on May 21, 2015, 04:03:22 pm

I would say you've done all you can. Let him rest a bit and he'll probably struggle out by himself. :fc: :&>

Title: Re: Poorly duckling
Post by: mojocafa on May 21, 2015, 09:08:55 pm

Duckling didn't make it!

However , lots did , so if anyone wants some shetland ducklings let me know