I have a small shallow rubber feed bowl, the ones u would use to feed a horse on the ground? I thought it good because it gives them space but when in it they cant swim its not deep enough ...lol they climb in waddle around and sit in it. Of course as they get bigger plans to semi bury a kiddie...
Ok I am building a large coop, run today. 20x10 shade cloth, cover from rain, and swimming hole. What else do they need? First geese ever my daughter is going to show them for FFA. Do they roost? Do they need to get off the ground ? Should I keep their bin with shavings there for them to sleep...
Thanks for the advice. I also read that they shouldn't get wet, but the literally lay in their little water dish cant keep them out of it? Can they really not get wet?
I recently purchased two Delaware hens...one appeared to be an adolescent and the other an adult hen. I got them at night and quickly noticed the younger just didn't seem right. Silly i am sure but didn't seem as active and eyes were not as bright as the others. Day two she laid a soft egg, then...
My daughter also just got two African grey geese babies two days old last Thursday they ate so cute and sweet. They are being kept inside in a large storage bin, pine shavings water food, stuffed duck for company and a heat light. They are growing so fast, when is really safe for them to be...
I recently purchased two Delaware hens...one appeared to be an adolescent and the other an adult hen. I got them at night and quickly noticed the younger just didn't seem right. Silly i am sure but didn't seem as active and eyes were not as bright as the others. Day two she laid a soft egg...