Help - My sebright egg got crushed

[puffmuff]

What do I do?
This morning I went to let the chickens and guineas out. Next thing I know there are chickens going one way and a guinea going right into the sebrights box. All hell broke loss and the sebright is screaming bloody murder. By the time I get to opening the nest box - everyone is gone. The orp egg seemed fine but the sebright egg was crushed.

The whole top area seemed completly caved in and there are some cracks down the sides. I am heartbroken because it is the only one and I want her to be a successful broody.

This is what I did. I candled the egg and discovered that there was some air space around the edges, there was still veining that looks good, no blood, and the chick moved! I ran around the house trying to get the stuff for my incubator - got that up to temp and put the egg in there while I try to figure out what to do next.

Forgot - this egg is due to hatch in 3 days.

I did candle about an hour ago and it seemed in good shape considering. Am I missing something? Thanks

 

[chicken grandma]

I'll say a prayer that this little chick makes it through. You are wonderful to try to save it.
I have heard that broody's need a special safe area as they are vulnerable.

 

[puffmuff]

Thank you. This little egg needs a payer.

 

[puffmuff]

Update - 24 sept
The little egg is still looking good. I posted some photos to show the extent of damage.
Is there anything more I can do? Thanks.

 

[chicken grandma]

hopefully the membrane inside is intact! I wonder if anyone else has faced this? Two more days? Still praying!

 

[stephanie1992]

u can try putting candle wax on the cracks and c if that helps at all

 

[chicken grandma]

I think as long as the membrane inside is intact the little chick will not lose the fluid that he/she needs.
I would try to keep things as normal as possible for 48 more hours! Then hope it hatches on time!

 

[chooksandeggs-Aus]

Do you have the egg in an incubator now?
The major problem is going to be a lack of humidity drying the membrane out.
If the egg is in an environment of <>85% and around 37 degrees C it should be fine.
I would keep the egg upright... not sure why but it seems like a good idea to keep the chicks head at the top.
A fine spray with 38 degree C water will help keep the membrane soft.
Best of luck from across the puddle.
Rob.

 

[puffmuff]

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Yes, the membrane seems in tacked. The chick is moving so I would say that is amazing. Thank you!

 

[puffmuff]

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Thank you. That does seem like a good idea however in this case I would have to dip the entire egg in wax and do not think that would be good.