Goose Eggs Day 24 and Moving...should I lock down?

[Missmonypeny]

Hello,
First thank you for this invaluable forum and allowing me to be a part. I’ve often referred to threads, but I can’t seem to find one exactly on point with this question. I’m on day 24 of incubation of my 4 geese eggs. When I started turning this morning I realized after the first two the other two eggs were moving. From what I have read lock down is typically day 26. Should I stop turning the eggs and put them in lockdown now or continue turning the next two days and lockdown on day 26? Thank you for and help,
Lora
ps they are toulouse

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

Personally, I would stop turning them now. Waterfowl can take longer to get properly positioned to hatch, so some people choose to stop turning up to 5 days prior to hatching day. I have a batch of duck eggs hatching now, and they were rocking well before "lockdown day", so I stopped turning them early. Turning eggs is less important at the end of incubation, too.

Best wishes for a great hatch!

 

[Missmonypeny]

Thank you so so much! That’s what I was thinking, but wanted to hear it from another hatchaholic. I really appreciate your response.

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

Thank you so so much! That’s what I was thinking, but wanted to hear it from another hatchaholic. I really appreciate your response.

You're most welcome. Looking forward to seeing pics of your goslings soon!