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Any advice for using Elector PSP on 10 wk 0ld geese
I suspect by 10 wk old buff girls have mite or lice. Icaught a glimpse of what looked like irritated skin on 1 of their wing feathers. Haven't seen feathers loss other that breast feathers after they bath. -
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Stromberg Hatchery
Wanted to follow up on my experience with Stromberg's Hatchery. I ordered 9 Silkies in 3 colors, blue, buff and white. They sent me an email the evening -7:00 pm -they were shipped , this week on Monday. They arrived Tuesday am at my post office. All but 1 was doing very well. That tiny one...- Pgw
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Is SANDEZIA POWDER safe to use around geese?
Anyone use this? I have a dirt floor run just for securing geese overnight and thought this would help with ammonia build up? Can anyone recommend a safe waterfowl/poultry disinfectant? You can also mix with water. Kills a very long list of bacterias/fungi as well. Thanks so much!!! -
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Sandezia Powder
Has anyone used this powder in chicken run/coops or with geese? It is a disinfectant killing many harmful bacteria. Thanks!- Pgw
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- Forum: Coop & Run - Design, Construction, & Maintenance
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Help please! Trying to get my 4wk old goslings outside but too hot!
Need some advice. I have 4 wk old Buff goslings that have been brooded inside in ac. I put them in my utility room with vents closed to stop drafts when they were small but now they have outgrown the brooder. It's 4ft long x 2 ft wide and 2ft tall. I live in SC and temps are in 90's. I put... -
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Is there supposed to be so much poop!
I have just 2 buff goslings 4 weeks old and need advice! They are so big! I have been brooding inside my house in the utility room and never expected the amount of poop from 2 birds to be so frequent and abundant! I have a 4x2x2 ft high brooder and needless to say it has become too small... -
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Confused on which mazuri feed to transition to for my female goslings.
Ok I have 2 week old female goslings. Am not breeding but they will lay eggs. So they are currently on Mazuri starter feed. Read that I should keep on starter for 8 weeks. But when I researched layer feed and maintenance feed, they say to give when 6 months old. I realize you slowly... -
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Help please with grit for goslings!
I really need opinions on chick grit- granite- for my 2 week old goslings. Need to start introducing greens/grass but can't get any advice on a brand suitable for geese. I have been told get chick grit- well which brand? Some brands say give at 8 weeks, others don't say anything about giving to... -
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Grit for Goslings
Needed advice with grit and giving my goslings grasssupplement and other treats. 1. I have week old goslings. I have read conflicting opinions when they should be given grass or dandelions. Some say right away just a few days old . Others say 2-3 weeks old. They are currently on Mazuri... -
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Help, my goslings think I am a predator.
I am a new goose mama now for 3 days and have this concern. I built a brooder about 2x4 ft. I have a hinged top. I read an article from an experienced owner about brooders and how her chicks and goslings were always terrified when she approached them from above AS A PREDATOR WOULD. She... -
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Best automatic waterer for geese
Anyone have a recommendation for an automatic waterer for geese? Would love a name or pic of brand. Thank you! -
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Pine shavings, hemp or puppy pads?
I am a new goose mama and need advice. I have 2 female buff goslings 2 days old. They poop alot! I fill a small dish with moistened Mazuri starter feed 2 times a day. They have access to a chick waterer and a milk 1/2 gallon with holes on sides at different heights. I am changing pas 3x each... -
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Pasture Grass for my geese
I realize geese will usually avoid grass that may make them sick but am trying to find a 50# bag of pasture seed mix that I can get going before my babies can forage. Most mixes I have seen all have tall fescue as main seed like 35%. Tractor Supply is supposed to carry 1 for horses that has no... -
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Grass Seed for Raising Geese
Does anyone have a particular brand of mixed forage seed , preferably in 50lb quantity, safe for my new geese. They will be grazing in a very large pasture. Currently have just pasture grass with a lot of crab grass. I use kentucky 31 tall fescue around the house. I read that geese don't... -
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Fodder for goslings
Anyone have suggestions for best seed fodder for geese and where to order online or buy? -
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Best feeder and waterer for goslings
So I too am getting goslings soon, my first, and have chick feeders. Have seen trying a vinegar bottle as a waterer. Cut holes just big enough for heads but not whole body. Will keep them out. With the chick waterer it is so shallow. They are supposed to immerse their whole beak in order to... -
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Quality of Silkies from Stromberg Hatchery
Looking for comments about quality of just Silkies from Strombergs. I have read old posts. Would love to hear from someone with current experience with Silkies. I have had such a difficult time finding Silkies near me. Live near Greenville Sc and am willing to drive 2-3 hrs in any direction...- Pgw
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Is mulch mix in run ok?
Recently had trees mulched from Helene. Had several pines a Sycamore and small cedar. My tree guys mixed a very small cedar with my large pine. I plan to let it all air out in sun at least a few months before using in run. My run is only for night protection. They will be allowed to free...- Pgw
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Nutrena chick starter for silkies- 24% protein
Looking for any comments about this starter feed for silkies or Polish. It does have a higher protein content than other feeds. Thanks!- Pgw
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- Forum: Feeding & Watering Your Flock
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Female Silkies for sale
I need help finding silkie breeders or hatchery with decent silkies. Would like females but know how hard they are to determine sex. I have reached out to my local poultry extension agent with no luck. I live in upstate sc near Greenville. Am willing to drive to NC or Georgia if they can't...- Pgw
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- Forum: Chicks 1 Day to 8 Weeks Old
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