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- Jul 27, 2021
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Goose nest on our property was flooded last night. I've managed to fish four eggs out of the water. They looked to be partially dry when I first looked out at them. When I went over it seemed some had gone into the water. So not sure how long the under-water ones were that way.
I moved all four eggs higher up on the same hill, surrounded them with moist vegetation and nesting material from another goose who lost her eggs. When the mom made no move to even walk up to them, I later placed a hot water bottle (partially filled, not too hot) on top of them. The water they'd been in was ~40 degrees - maybe warmer but the air was about 40 - and they felt cold when I retrieved them.
I did search and found earlier threads 2012, 2015 about this happening and learned some things, but wanted to post again anyway. One person back then thought the goose would find the eggs and sit on them. This pair seems not to be able to recognize the eggs in the new location. As if in their mind the eggs are tied to the exact nest location. (now under water). The new location is not far, but several feet higher. They were both there when I moved them. A couple hours later they were (somewhat nonchalantly) grooming themselves on far side of pond across from the nest.
Is there any way I can help these eggs? Bring them inside and try to incubate them? I read they need to be turned every so often. I could order an incubator? Assuming the mom does not go to them at all today.
Or are they automatically goners for having been in the water.
I moved all four eggs higher up on the same hill, surrounded them with moist vegetation and nesting material from another goose who lost her eggs. When the mom made no move to even walk up to them, I later placed a hot water bottle (partially filled, not too hot) on top of them. The water they'd been in was ~40 degrees - maybe warmer but the air was about 40 - and they felt cold when I retrieved them.
I did search and found earlier threads 2012, 2015 about this happening and learned some things, but wanted to post again anyway. One person back then thought the goose would find the eggs and sit on them. This pair seems not to be able to recognize the eggs in the new location. As if in their mind the eggs are tied to the exact nest location. (now under water). The new location is not far, but several feet higher. They were both there when I moved them. A couple hours later they were (somewhat nonchalantly) grooming themselves on far side of pond across from the nest.
Is there any way I can help these eggs? Bring them inside and try to incubate them? I read they need to be turned every so often. I could order an incubator? Assuming the mom does not go to them at all today.
Or are they automatically goners for having been in the water.
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