hatching geese eggs

[critterranch]

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she ia almost double her size already at 5 days old she has 2 new brooder mates. 2 trout runners i hatched last night. i sold the rest of my call ducklings today they are selling like hot cakes here. only had ad up on craigslist for an hour. will post some more pics in a bit.

 

[Mom 2em All]

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awwwwwwwwwwww. I have a cat named Sushi that the ducks were eating when she was just a couple days old. I figure mama cat dropped her while moving babies through my yard. Never found any siblings..


Balbinka- tooooooo cute!!!

 

[Balbinka]

My last egg hatched today into a gorgeous ganderling (I just had a "feeling" it was a boy).

I gifted the baby to my friend who supplied the incubator.
I am so happy with my first hatching outcome!

critterranch, I am so glad to hear your baby is well and that you are finding good homes for your ducklings.

 

[bookerdog]

finally Lockdown

 

[gofasterstripe]

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Good Luck Bookerdog

Hatching vibes sent your way.

 

[countrychix]

Good luck Bookerdog. How many went onto lockdown?

 

[Highlander]

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Best of luck, we will be waiting impatiently to hear the good news!

 

[Balbinka]

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Yay! Good luck!

 

[Alas]

are geese like turkeys? Do you have to show them how to eat? My little goose hatched yesterday afternoon and hasnt shown any interest in food or water. I wouldnt worry about it yet, but the yolk wasnt fully absorbed when she hatched. I'm not sure she got her full 2-3 days worth. I have grass bits, crumbles, and sugar water in there with her. I've tried dripping a bit of water into her mouth but she just shakes it out. This is my first time hatching geese so all I have to compare to is my little chicks that peck at anything and everything 5 minutes after they're born.

 

[shelleyd2008]

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No, they are pretty curious and don't have any trouble finding food and water on their own. Since your's had a rough hatch you probably should give it some infant vitamins to give it a boost.