Help - Chick stomped in shell, half out, with visible vessels

[Stonerowfarm]

Help - I'm having a terrible problem with young hens stomping their eggs when they start peeping. They have killed three babies so far and tonight I saved (possibly) a fourth. She is half out of her shell, peeping, eyes open, but the rest of the shell is crushed around her and I see vessels in the membrane.

Right now I have her wrapped in warm wet towels and she has perked up, but I don't know if I'm just prolonging the inevitable, or if there is any way to save her.

 

[FireTigeris]

I'd leave her just like you have her, good luck.

 

[bobzant]

How close to hatching was she when she was stepped on? if she was ready i'd say continue what you're doing til she draws down completely and then maybe help her out of the shell.