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post #71 of 76
6/11/12 at 6:52pm
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Originally Posted by Triplell View Post

I do have a question, I have three toulouse geese. One in one pen and 2 in another, they all are in with ducks. I just hatched out 11 ducklings and would the geese adopt the ducklings? I think I have 2 ganders and 1 goose and they are molting purtty heavy right now. Should I give a try? Please help as I really don't want to brood inside the barn again. The ducklings will be a week old on the 13th.

I would say give it a try. My 2 ChineseXEmden ganders adopted chicks and still cared for them until they were grown and then I got them some African goslings. They love the babies and geese are so family oriented that I see no reason why ducklings wouldn't work. The way geese act always amazes me........Pop

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In God We Trust

Siyah Rampuri Asil, White Chinese, Emden, and African Geese, Guineas, a Rottweiler (Bella), and a Yellow Lab (Booger). Fifty five years with chickens and still learning.

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post #72 of 76
6/11/12 at 6:58pm
Thanks POP! Tommarrow morning I will give it a try. Its 9 pm and wont have much daylight time left to make sure they are okay. But of the geese are molting will it make a difference?
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post #73 of 76
6/12/12 at 7:26am
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Originally Posted by 1MrsMagoo View Post

The decision to get geese didn't take too long. Now all you have to do is decide which breed or breeds of geese you are going to get.

You certainly have the room: That is a very nice barn.

 

Oh, and Rudy and his sister are super cute!

Well....DH vetoed it.  Sigh.  I guess I have all winter to work on him, though!  thumbsup.gif

 

Thanks, 1Mrs!  I sure love both of these dogs.  They grew on me in a big way!  big_smile.png

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post #74 of 76
6/12/12 at 7:26am
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Thanks POP! Tommarrow morning I will give it a try. Its 9 pm and wont have much daylight time left to make sure they are okay. But of the geese are molting will it make a difference?

How did it go?  Did you put the ducklings in with your ganders?  If so, I hope it went well!  fl.gif

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post #75 of 76
6/12/12 at 9:23pm
Well Wynette, I did put the ducklings in with the geese and 5 other ducks and they all hissed and chased them all over the place so I caught them all and put them in the brooder in the barn. It was starting to get chilli outside and didn't wand to risk getting the ducklings too chilled. They went straight to the warming light,feed,and drank then tool a nap. They are all nice and cozy so I would call this one a flop. I tried anyway.
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post #76 of 76
6/13/12 at 10:57am
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Well, don't give up - maybe they just need a bit more maturing time?  I'm sorry.  hugs.gif

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SPECIALIZING IN:  Jersey Giants.  Black Copper Marans.  Silver Penciled Plymouth Rocks.  Isbars.  Click to view my website.

Just for fun:  First & second generation "olive eggers," and a few ducks - Welsh Harlequin, Black Swedish, Black Runner.

 

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