We have 4 acres in Indiana and they pretty much have the run of about half that. In the winter we supplemented with (if I remember correctly) 15% poultry feed from TSC. But they were out running around every day.
I have a pair of American Buff and a pair of Pilgrims that were hatched april 21st of last year. And right now I have 12 goslings running around. A set that is 2 weeks old today and a set that is 2 days old!
I had read that they are rarely successful their first year, so I was collecting all...
A bit of a panic this morning. Mama 2 was off in the field with mama one, the papas and the older goslings. I couldn't find the young ones. When I finally did they were in the back yard, all huddled in a little pile. Is it normal for mama to walk that far away from them (probably 100 yards or...
I have eggs that are NOT floating but when candled they have spots on the shell. Should I throw these out or will they be fine to cook? I read that these are signs of bacteria.
Thanks for the responses. I figured that would be the answer but I was hoping for "They'll be fine!" The only reason I've considered moving them is because these geese are outside. My son and I were able to build a shelter/pen for the first set to protect them from the storms (yes, I know...
I have two sets of goslings. The first set hatched 2 weeks ago this Friday. The second set hatched last night. The nests are currently in different location. I would like to move mama 2 and her babies in an enclosure with the other goslings and mama 1. Is this a bad idea? Will they fight...
My buff hatched out 5 goslings today. One of them has eggshell stuck to the back of it's head. When I first saw it I freaked out because I thought her skull was exposed.
Should I try to get the shell off? It's still there and it's been a couple hours now. Will mama help get it off?
What is the gander's role with their goslings? Friday we had 7 hatch out. Mama (a pilgrim) has been doing a great job. When she takes them for short walks, papa (an American buff) and their "uncle" (the male pilgrim) will follow along. At one point the goslings were curled up together while mama...
I will be able to move the nest box...but she'll need to be out of the box before I can do that. Will it freak her out if I take her out of the box? Will she get back on after I move it?
I did realize that I have the perfect place for her to be. So I won't have to build a new coop area in the...
Not sure if I'm posting this on the correct board. If not, sorry.
We have a broody Sussex in the coop. Not sure how many eggs she's on at this point but I do know it's a mix of all the other girls' eggs. Should/could I move her to a separate coop? Nest box and all? Would she be better off...
When cracking open a goose egg, can you tell if it was fertile the same was you do a chicken egg? Is there a "bullseye?"
My Pilgrim girl started laying this week. 6 eggs. Not ready for her to try to raise a clutch but I am wondering if the eggs are even fertile.
Also, what have you found to...
My geese aren't quite a year old yet. My pilgrim girl just started laying. 5 so far. I've not seen any mating activities from either set.
However, my buff male has been very attentive to me lately. Did not realize WHY till this morning. The silly boy has been courting me!! Is this somewhat...
Rich,
Did you eat him the same day or did you let him sit over night? If overnight, did you do anything special to it?
I have several roos out back and I'm itching to process a couple of them. DH wants to wait and take them all to an Amish family. I'd like to try a side by side comparison of...
I am very confused! We have 4 leghorns, 2 BRbanties and a sussex. The banties have small brown eggs, the sussex large brown eggs and the leghorns...white. So how on earth did I get 6 white eggs today? I got 4 white eggs yesterday, so I know they weren't from yesterday.
Can leghorns really...
Goslings seem to bond. And they cry when you walk away! At least mine do.
I know that doesn't help you much.
Hope your girl starts to be more comfortable with you.
I never considered that they could have toys! I'll have to look for something today.
Would something like a rubber dog ball be ok? The kind that make noise or should it be more like the plastic jingly balls you give parrots? I'm just concerned they might be able to break them, then swallow...