Goose sitting on nest with duck eggs....

[PrairieFarmer]

Hi one of my goose is sitting on a nest that was about 1/2 goose and 1/2 duck eggs. When the ducklings hatch out do you think she (and the other geese) will accept them? I had an unfortunate incident last year with my second batch of goslings. Something (I suspect it was the early batch of goslings that were practically grown up) pecked the little goslings to death the night they hatched. So a bit worried about what might happen when these ducklings hatch. This is the first goose nest of the year that will hatch.

 

[satay]

I am not sure on geese butI have a turkey sitting on duck eggs right now and she takes great care of any babies she hatches whether it be turkeys,ducks or chickens she just loves being a momma. All you can do is keep an eye on them once they hatch and if you are concerned take them away and put them in a brooder. Best of luck.

 

[thekid]

I heard turkeys make excellent moms...