Mama crushed egg..48 hours since pip

[PugAndChickMomma]

My broody is on one egg that piped Friday night. The other 2 already piped and hatched since then. It is still alive, peeping, moving etc. Problem is it looks like mom may have crushed it right under the pip. It looks like a giant thumbprint crushed it. I really don't want to intervene, but am wondering if I should. Perhaps the crushed part is making hatching difficult?

 

[Aunt Angus]

I don't have an answer for you, but I do know pics will help. Can you post one?

 

[PugAndChickMomma]

Here is what it looks like.

 

[Aunt Angus]

Anyone able to help?
@Isaac 0 @Eggcessive @casportpony

That break looks big... Hopefully someone pops in to offer advice. I'm trying to keep it bumped up on the forum list.

 

[Ruthster55]

What breed or mix is your broody hen? Is she a heavy breed? In that case, there is some risk of egg breakage.

 

[50-45-1]

Looks like chick and membrane has dried out and will be unable to get out.
I definatly would gently peal as much off him as i safely could and tuck him back under mom and give him a chance.
Otherwise he will continue to struggle in vain grow weaker and expire.
Good luck!

 

[PugAndChickMomma]

I decided to try. The membrane was dry, so the shell detached super easily. I took about 1/3 of the shell off around the crack, stuck her back under mom, and she was out in a few minutes. She is very weak. I hope she makes it.