Abandoned babies? Not sure what or how.

[SquawValleySoap]

Hi there, sorry if this isn't in the right place first of all.
My girlfriend found these 2 little guys wandering around her car lot today with no mama in site, and she did search for her. She scooped them up so they wouldn't get hit, and brought them down to my farm today.

Chickens I can handle, but I'm at a loss here. First off, I'm not even sure what they are, other than cute as all get out. Second, I'm really not sure how old they are, and what the best way to care for them is. They seemed pretty lethargic, so I put out some water, and they are in a bed of alfalfa, cause that's what I had here. I have various crumbles here, layer, grower, and meat. The lady at my local feed store said the meat crumbles would be the best for them. Any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance

I'm just guessing they are goslings too. I could be wrong.

 

[gamebirdsonly]

look like canaden geese

 

[KYTinpusher]

They need warmth, food and water. Do you have a heat lamp that you can put over them? Be sure not to get it too close to the alfalfa; you don't want to start a fire. They need an area that stays about 95F all the time and an area that they can get away from the heat if it gets too hot for them. They may be lethargic if they are cold or hungry. I know ducks need a container of water deep enough to put their whole beak in after they eat to clean their nares, I would imagine it is the same for geese.

That should get you started. Perhaps someone with more experience with geese/ducks will chime in.

 

[SquawValleySoap]

Thank you. Yes, I have them in my brooder pen right now. It's about 80 here right now, and the lamp can get them to 95. The alfalfa is fresh cut, so it's still pretty mosts, not really worried about that. They are eating the hay. I've soaked a little of the meat bird crumbles for them, they weren't very interested in it. They do have a water dish deep enough for there beaks, again, haven't gone near it.

They are very interested in my children, and have taken to my little girl. She sits by the pen, and the go to her side. I'd like to give them a fighting chance. They are much more active now than they were earlier. Whether they stay on the farm or not, I wanna do right by them.

Thanks again!

 

[Miss Lydia]

Thank you. Yes, I have them in my brooder pen right now. It's about 80 here right now, and the lamp can get them to 95. The alfalfa is fresh cut, so it's still pretty mosts, not really worried about that. They are eating the hay. I've soaked a little of the meat bird crumbles for them, they weren't very interested in it. They do have a water dish deep enough for there beaks, again, haven't gone near it.

They are very interested in my children, and have taken to my little girl. She sits by the pen, and the go to her side. I'd like to give them a fighting chance. They are much more active now than they were earlier. Whether they stay on the farm or not, I wanna do right by them.

Thanks again!

I don't mean to contradict but 95 is way to warm for goslings, around 8 5 first week then 5degree less each week their after. They don't need it as high as chicks. Be sure to show them often where food and water is because that's what mama would do maybe since they have taken a shine to your daughter she would be able to encourage them to eat and drink. Hoping for the best for these lil ones. and

 

[psue]

as for age.. they look to be a week or less..
Grass is normal food and at this age your daughter could pull some and tear it into pieces to feed them... REMEMBER to offer grit as they are eating more then just crumbles

if it's as warm there as it is here (80-90) they can graze some during the day as long as you have a safe place for them to do that.
GOOD LUCK!!!