As a side note: When my Polish was eggbound, I had nothing to lose at the point I was at. If I did nothing further, she would have died. I read as much as I could on this site, and then did my best. I did read to be as careful as possible NOT to break the egg, as that could cause internal injuries. I continue to learn and do things I didn't know I could with my chickens. Best of luck to you.