This is such good news. I am not sure about raising geese in a brooder since mine were all hatched and raised by the adult geese. I did put out Purina Flock Raiser for them and they have had no trouble with that. But, they also spend their day grazing with the adults. However I did find this from the Univ. of Missouri...
"Goslings and ducklings are ready for feed and water when they arrive. Use crumbilized chick or poult starter for the first week to 10 days. A pelleted grower ration plus cracked corn, wheat, milo, oats or other grain can be fed after this time. Keep feed before the birds at all times. Also, provide insoluble grit. Place feed on rough paper or cup flats for the first few days. Do not use chick box tops or other smooth-surfaced lids or paper as feeders. When such slick-surfaced materials are used, leg damage results.
Be certain the feed you are using contains only those additives approved for ducks and geese. Certain types of drugs that are sometimes included in chick starting and growing mashes for coccidiosis control are harmful to goslings. They may cause lameness or even death"
Number 8 of my goslings was the last to hatch and was not really ready to come outside but he did want to be with his siblings when they came outside with the adults. He was very wobbly and a good deal smaller than the others. I was not sure he was going to make it but he has and has grown, is healthy and sticks to his dad like glue. He even charges me with peeps instead of hisses when his dad does. But, because of his size and condition the first couple of days he is the only one named...Mr. Wobbly.
Good luck with yours. Eventually you will need to get a goose companion for this one. Even full grown quail just won't be the companion he needs. I would suggest trying to find a goose about the same size and/or age as yours eventually.
"Goslings and ducklings are ready for feed and water when they arrive. Use crumbilized chick or poult starter for the first week to 10 days. A pelleted grower ration plus cracked corn, wheat, milo, oats or other grain can be fed after this time. Keep feed before the birds at all times. Also, provide insoluble grit. Place feed on rough paper or cup flats for the first few days. Do not use chick box tops or other smooth-surfaced lids or paper as feeders. When such slick-surfaced materials are used, leg damage results.
Be certain the feed you are using contains only those additives approved for ducks and geese. Certain types of drugs that are sometimes included in chick starting and growing mashes for coccidiosis control are harmful to goslings. They may cause lameness or even death"
Number 8 of my goslings was the last to hatch and was not really ready to come outside but he did want to be with his siblings when they came outside with the adults. He was very wobbly and a good deal smaller than the others. I was not sure he was going to make it but he has and has grown, is healthy and sticks to his dad like glue. He even charges me with peeps instead of hisses when his dad does. But, because of his size and condition the first couple of days he is the only one named...Mr. Wobbly.
Good luck with yours. Eventually you will need to get a goose companion for this one. Even full grown quail just won't be the companion he needs. I would suggest trying to find a goose about the same size and/or age as yours eventually.
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