Detatched air cell? Day 23; movement but no internal pipping… with pics

[Unhingedchookmum]

Hi all, I picked up 15 leghorn eggs from a friend who has first season layers. Fertility wasn’t great and we had a few quitters, so 4 in total went into lockdown. Not a problem as they were free and sort of experimental.

Progress was slow (likely fluctuating temps as it’s a bit temperamental where we are!) and we are at the end of day 23. We’ve done 3 assisted hatches after internal pips at wrong ends and malpositioned chicks. 2/3 successful.

This last guy has stumped us and we’re not sure what to do now?! Looks normal on one side (but somewhat underdeveloped?) but the other side seems separated? Advice please!

 

[Unhingedchookmum]

Oh and should say there is movement in the egg upon candling!

 

[ltg23]

Just seeing this, but I’m curious as to what happened with these eggs? I have a similar issue going on.

 

[Unhingedchookmum]

It wasn’t a good outcome unfortunately. This one was very, very behind and ended up dying in the shell.