Goodmorning,
Last spring I purchased 2 geese. 1 Pilgrim Gander and 1 American Buff Goose. They both passed unexpectedly that fall. I have eliminated every factor and have come down to 2 reasons they could have passed:
Coccidia OR Nutrients Deficiency
Since they have passed I have looked over everything and gone through my feeding, deworming and nutrition supplements. I have a new deworming schedule in place that has been going well with my ducks and chickens.
Deworming Schedule:
Corid -
Ever 3 Months (4 times a year)
On 5 days, off 5 days, on 5 days (in their water)
I also have been using electrolytes and probiotics once, every other week in their water. My dosing for this is below what is recommended on the package, unless I think more is needed.
Ex: Frigid Temps, Bad Weather or someone in the flock is looking rough.
Diet:
The entire flock is being fed -
- All Flock(Pellets) 18% Protein
- Layer Feed(Crumble) 16% Protein
(This is mixed together as a 50/50 ration)
- Homemade Scratch, fed in moderation as a treat -
Whole Oats, Cracker corn, Sunflower seeds, Safflower seeds, Oyster Shells, Mealworms, rolled oats and peanuts.
(Everything listed is mixed in a large tote and they aren't given more then 2c per day for a flock of 18+ birds)
- During Spring, Summer, Fall they have free choice to roam our enitre property (12acres) and free feed on anything they please = plenty of grass for geese.
- During winter they are also given many fresh vegetables and fruit several times a week. (They aren't given anything that isn't approved from the lists I have found on here)
Plans for new Geese:
(arriving end of April)
- All Flock 18% Protein
- Homemade Scratch (In moderation, only as a treat)
- Free Range Pasture (Spring, Summer, Fall)
- Fresh Vegetables and Fruit (Winter Only)
- Deworming Schedule Listed above
- Electrolytes and Probiotics listed above
- They will be housed with my ducks
- Access to water 24/7
Questions for the new Geese:
• Any suggestions for their Diet?
• Would it be okay to feed them the Layer Feed?
• Is there anything Else I can be doing to help ensure I am raising them properly?
Any helpful advice is Welcome!
Last spring I purchased 2 geese. 1 Pilgrim Gander and 1 American Buff Goose. They both passed unexpectedly that fall. I have eliminated every factor and have come down to 2 reasons they could have passed:
Coccidia OR Nutrients Deficiency
Since they have passed I have looked over everything and gone through my feeding, deworming and nutrition supplements. I have a new deworming schedule in place that has been going well with my ducks and chickens.
Deworming Schedule:
Corid -
Ever 3 Months (4 times a year)
On 5 days, off 5 days, on 5 days (in their water)
I also have been using electrolytes and probiotics once, every other week in their water. My dosing for this is below what is recommended on the package, unless I think more is needed.
Ex: Frigid Temps, Bad Weather or someone in the flock is looking rough.
Diet:
The entire flock is being fed -
- All Flock(Pellets) 18% Protein
- Layer Feed(Crumble) 16% Protein
(This is mixed together as a 50/50 ration)
- Homemade Scratch, fed in moderation as a treat -
Whole Oats, Cracker corn, Sunflower seeds, Safflower seeds, Oyster Shells, Mealworms, rolled oats and peanuts.
(Everything listed is mixed in a large tote and they aren't given more then 2c per day for a flock of 18+ birds)
- During Spring, Summer, Fall they have free choice to roam our enitre property (12acres) and free feed on anything they please = plenty of grass for geese.
- During winter they are also given many fresh vegetables and fruit several times a week. (They aren't given anything that isn't approved from the lists I have found on here)
Plans for new Geese:
(arriving end of April)
- All Flock 18% Protein
- Homemade Scratch (In moderation, only as a treat)
- Free Range Pasture (Spring, Summer, Fall)
- Fresh Vegetables and Fruit (Winter Only)
- Deworming Schedule Listed above
- Electrolytes and Probiotics listed above
- They will be housed with my ducks
- Access to water 24/7
Questions for the new Geese:
• Any suggestions for their Diet?
• Would it be okay to feed them the Layer Feed?
• Is there anything Else I can be doing to help ensure I am raising them properly?
Any helpful advice is Welcome!
