Hey miss Lydia and janet! Long time no talk! I went through some personal stuff last summer and as my geese, most of my birds actually. But I'm ready to start again! I've ordered an adult pair of Oregon mini frillback geese from holderreads. They should be here this month, so hoping they settle in and possibly may a few eggs. Hoping I can join in hatching with you all!
They are gorgeous J.Here are my white Africans, enjoying the last few days of freedom before lockdown next week. I really feel bad about penning these guys (unlike my dewlaps who do not seem to care). If I didn't want to hatch a few of their babies I wouldn't bother. But if I don't get a lot of interest for their eggs, then it will be a very temporary situation for them.
Most goose hatchers use this guide https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/491013/goose-incubation-hatching-guide-completedHi, everyone! I was given a goose egg to put in my incubator by a friend's mother and I know next to nothing about geese as well as incubation of goose eggs. I have read a little since popping it into my incubator with my chicken eggs so I know they incubate longer (28 days) and require a higher humidity than chicken eggs. Kinda confused on the floating the egg every few days in water though. I have been wetting the egg to make sure it doesn't get too dry. Candled it last night and it is developing and had movement in the egg. Any information you may be able to pass along would be greatly appreciated. Also, if you know of any certain sites that have good info, please point out the way. Thanks a lot!!
