2021 Gosling Hatch-a-Long

[Sierra G]

The pilgrim(s) went into lockdown. Of the five, two were non starters and two were quitters so I only have one that I really hope hatches. If it doesn't, or it's not a male, I'll probably just find a breeder within a four or five hour drive and buy a young gander this fall.

Yea! My pilgrim hatched AND he was a boy. Alden joins Constance and Prudence as my newest mini flock. He had a duck friend hatch with him, but I think in a few days they'll both join the 8 Toulouse in the indoor brooder. They're both distinctive enough I'll be able to pick them out when I need to.

 

[Pyxis]

Evening all!

I am hosting the Other Poultry show for the BYC Summer Fair. Come show off your geese! Or ducks, or turkeys, or anything that isn't a chicken

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

Third candling today...feeling a bit of dread, since I'm down to just the 1 shipped egg (but, fortunately, a bunch of my gaggle's are plugging right along). It's a bit depressing to see the eggs start to go, and then quit. While it's easy to blame USPS, I really have to wonder about the health of the breeder flock, too.

On the other hand, just candled the group I set after this one and fertility was 100%.

Will update w/candling results later today...wish me luck.