First goose hatched ever, what to expect

[KayElle]

So my first goose hatched. It was peeping and I put it under brooder lamp and gave some sugar water but is now seemingly tired/sleepy. Is this normal? What should I expect? Have never cared for birds I’ve hatched before

 

[crazy4ChickensNducks]

It is probably just tired from hatching, let it rest for a day.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Don’t force water of feed either it’s using its yolk sack for the first few days. Congrats!! Keep an eye on temp in your brooder it needs to be 85-90 first week then drop 5 degrees each week there after.

 

[Gray Farms]

Goslings tend to sleep a lot their first 24-36 hours. Hatching is a huge task for goslings, large egg and thick shell.

 

[KayElle]

She’s doing great!! Perking right up