Broken egg - fertile

shellfreak

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I had a young sub adult western Hermann’s from Madonie lay three eggs. One of them had a crack in it. It looked to me like the inner membrane wasn’t ruptured. So I took the advice from threads on TFO and patched it with paper towel and new skin. There seems to be a small embryo inside when candled. Fertile for now I guess I should say. I’ll continue to post some updates through out the process.

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But, if you did nothing, there's zero chance of saving it. So, each try gives a chance and a lesson.
I read some place something being done too a sea turtle egg to try and save it. Never heard if it worked.
Another member did it too, I don't know if that one worked either.
Doesn't hurt too try.
Fingers crossed. Keep us updated.
 

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I've hatched lots of dimpled and cracked eggs. I haven't counted the exact number, but if that inner membrane is intact they usually hatch like any other egg. I don't do anything to "patch" them up. I just put them in the incubator like any other egg.

Good luck with your egg! It will be nice to have more westerns in this country. Some day when I have more time, I would like to work with them.
 

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How is it going? I can't see the photo.
 

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I used to crack chicken eggs and put them in clear containers. Don’t see why it would work here to? Is it possible with turtles?
 

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How awesome! You should name it Frankenstein :)
 

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Strange that some people can see and others can’t. Sorry. I also post on my instagram page @tort.stork and my Facebook page Tortstork. Here are some more pictures, maybe they will work this time.


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I used to crack chicken eggs and put them in clear containers. Don’t see why it would work here to? Is it possible with turtles?

It is possible. There is a guy from china that does it with reeves. His Instagram in @turtlevale. Some of his posts are pretty impressive.
 

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I love seeing this. I'm going to try it with my next cracked egg!
 

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