GOOSE BREEDING THREAD - for breeding, incubating, hatching and rearing.

[RugenerGooser]

Thanks all on my Egypt Goslings/Ducklings ! They are sooooo beautiful. Will have 2 pairs . I also went to auction & set peacocks and

2 RHEA EGGS !!!! Oh Lordy what if they hatch???

HeeHee Goddess, I think you will be pretty occupied! Good for you. Blessings on them hatching!

Gooser...RG the second

 

[RugenerGooser]

I will be sure to read it! I am an Arkansonian...would not mind a visit for some awesome southern iced tea and a good Roll Tide game. LOL!

Kimberly,

You know they're going to come back and see you every year, right?

If they like it there, they sure will...LOL!

 

[RugenerGooser]

*chants*

buff girl, buff girl, buff girl, buff girl

psue...We are at it again for another buff girl for Utah. The first one worked!

 

[RiverGoddess]

Well I am not going to keep any domestic duck breeds except my "Meat" Ducks. Also my few Blue Cayuga Project flock. I am getting Shellducks this Sept.

As well as a few other breeds ~ I like the Chiloe Widgeon

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My Egg pics !

 

[RiverGoddess]

psue...We are at it again for another buff girl for Utah. The first one worked!

Girl Girl Girl !!!!
Beautiful pics of yer babies !

I saw them the other day, but just popped in for a moment to catch up

Also Psue your babies & parents are stunning ! Luv the sebbies!

 

[ChristineR]

Today has been a day of shock and grief coupled with a happy surprise. This morning I found Ember, Spirit's faithful hatchmate companion, in major distress from reproductive issues. As I was talking to my vet and getting ready to race her to the clinic, she passed away. While her laying had been sporadic and tapering off, there was no sign that anything was wrong with her eggs or having issues laying. She has been taken to the local crematory for a private cremation and personalized box for her remains. RIP my sweet Ember girl.

In brighter news.... not only did my African baby hatch overnight, but a beautiful buff girl also hatched out this afternoon. Unfortunately, my grieving for Ember has caused a dark cloud to shadow the joy I should be feeling right now.

Thank you to my friends, for all your fingers and toes crossing. The next two dewlap eggs have been moved into the hatcher. Maybe fate will throw me a bone and I'll get another buff girl.

So sorry, J. This has just not been your year! I'm glad you got another Buff girl, though.

You have to sing her the song, Utah...You are my Sunshine, my only Sunshine...hoping I got a little grin from you.

January

My mom used to sing me that song when I was little (not well, but still good memories!).

Thanks all on my Egypt Goslings/Ducklings ! They are sooooo beautiful. Will have 2 pairs . I also went to auction & set peacocks and

2 RHEA EGGS !!!! Oh Lordy what if they hatch???

Those Egyptian geese are really cool looking, but kinda creepy at the same time. I've heard they're really aggressive. I'm curious to hear about your experience with them as they grow.

Well I am not going to keep any domestic duck breeds except my "Meat" Ducks. Also my few Blue Cayuga Project flock. I am getting Shellducks this Sept.

As well as a few other breeds ~ I like the Chiloe Widgeon

They're both pretty. I really like the Shellducks, though. Sounds like you have a lot of fun projects going!

 

[8GeeseALaying]

This is my first time allowing a goose to set for herself she is due this weekend. Do they cool their eggs more often and come off the nest like everday toward the last?? My goose has been off her nest two days in a row and before she only came off every other day and it was like a mad dash to food water bath then slide into home base like a pro ball player. Now its more like a casual stroll like a sight seeing tourist.

 

[RugenerGooser]

Well I am not going to keep any domestic duck breeds except my "Meat" Ducks. Also my few Blue Cayuga Project flock. I am getting Shellducks this Sept.

As well as a few other breeds ~ I like the Chiloe Widgeon

~~~

My Egg pics !

Blue Cayugas!!!!!! Again Goddess you have piqued my interest! I breed Cayugas (Regular and Crested) and have been wanting the Blue and Silver, but didn't know who might have any. See how you are?

 

[Miss Lydia]

This is my first time allowing a goose to set for herself she is due this weekend. Do they cool their eggs more often and come off the nest like everday toward the last?? My goose has been off her nest two days in a row and before she only came off every other day and it was like a mad dash to food water bath then slide into home base like a pro ball player. Now its more like a casual stroll like a sight seeing tourist.

I really don't know but wish you a great hatch. and her of course.

 

[8GeeseALaying]

I really don't know but wish you a great hatch. and her of course.

Thanks. I guess ill have to put her in lockdown myself the eggs are good i checked them. I think the problem is i put the 3 older goslings out and they are now in sight of her and shes interested in them i caught her next to their pen both days chatting with them.