Goose eggs hatching very early?

[alpinewelsummer]

Hey all! We've got a few Toulouse mix goose eggs in the incubator right now, we have an extra thermometer in so we're sure the temperature is correct, but it's day 26 and, because the kiddos wanted to candle one last time, we saw that every egg is internally pipped already!

Is this normal? Should I only be concerned if they were to externally pip this early on? Thank you in advance!

 

[BirdsBeesTrees]

I think it's normal. They take several days to finish the hatching process, by then you'll probably be right on time.
I don't know for sure because I assisted all of my goslings, because I wanted to make sure I didn't lose to many.
@Pyxis

 

[Pyxis]

Yep, they sure do take their time, so I wouldn't be surprised at all if they aren't hatched until day 28

 

[alpinewelsummer]

Yep, they sure do take their time, so I wouldn't be surprised at all if they aren't hatched until day 28

Oh, thank you for the response! But my concern was that the eggs were hatching too early, not too late. It's been a day or two now and they're coming along great, so I'm not so worried anymore! Thank you again!

 

[Pyxis]

Oh, thank you for the response! But my concern was that the eggs were hatching too early, not too late. It's been a day or two now and they're coming along great, so I'm not so worried anymore! Thank you again!

Yes I know, I was just trying to reassure you that they would likely not be out for a couple days, so they wouldn't really be early Glad to hear they are coming along well!

 

[alpinewelsummer]

Yes I know, I was just trying to reassure you that they would likely not be out for a couple days, so they wouldn't really be early Glad to hear they are coming along well!

Oohhh I understand now--I misread your earlier reply! Whoops! and thank you!

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

How's the hatch going?