Goslings of 2014 Hatch-a-long

[servpolice]

Ok, so here is my story lol.. I have been looking and looking for Turkey eggs for awhile, finally found a nice lady that sold me 39 for 15 bucks (Bourbon Reds)!! with them she also asked if I would like Goose eggs, she got rid of her geese the day before and then found some eggs.. I thought what the heck, I'll incubate and see what happens... Fast forward 16 days and out of the 6 goose eggs she gave me 5 were fertile and are growing very well.. (those eggs are HUGE) Here is the rub... One) I didn't think I wanted them and two) I have never raised water fowl.. Once we candled them and saw them moving DH stated he wanted to keep 2 of them, the other three my Brother is taking (if they hatch that is) I understand not to brood them with the chickens and Turkeys but what do I feed them? What special needs do I need to prepare, I know I have atleast 12 days maybe a few days more but I would like to get everything ready this weekend. Oh and they are Buff's and Embden .. I'm really getting exited about these little ones, lol... May not want to get rid of any of them

Welcome you will learn a lot in her and ask questions when you need help because goose eggs are harder to hatch then other fowl

 

[servpolice]

Ok bycers i just heard a cheep! But theres 8 eggs so ive no idea which egg it was!!!!

 

[ChickDancer]

"Lucy-Myrtle" stop acting like a boy. It's just not ladylike!

Right! I'm down to 1 egg again. I need lots of positive female vibes from you all!

...GO!!

She sure looks so much like my three goslings do now! Miracle, Hope, and Wonder are all the same size (of course - they were all hatched on the same day as yours... lol) Although Miracle and Hope are darker than yours, and Wonder is much lighter.

It has been raining here the last two days, and tonight it's supposed to be close to freezing again. But the highs are supposed to be in the 60-degree range (17 Celsius for those of you across the pond), so once the rain is gone I think I'll try and get new pics of my babies!

 

[livininbrazil]

"Lucy-Myrtle" stop acting like a boy. It's just not ladylike!

Right! I'm down to 1 egg again. I need lots of positive female vibes from you all!

...GO!!

I must have missed some posts...one egg only???? And this time, Malevolent Milicent looks like a girl... and she has Chinese in her?

Haha henny malcom is the exact same size as my two babies i can see by the tail area !

Serv, do you see chinese in MalcolmMyrtle? Look at that bill. If it´s got Chinese in it, could it not be a bit of a stroppy gal?

 

[livininbrazil]

Ok bycers i just heard a cheep! But theres 8 eggs so ive no idea which egg it was!!!!

Can´t wait to see pics, serv!

 

[ChickDancer]

Ok bycers i just heard a cheep! But theres 8 eggs so ive no idea which egg it was!!!!

If you're as gutsy as I usually am... pick them all up and hold them against your ear. Lightly scratch or tap the outside. The baby inside will chirp, so you will at least find which ones are CAPABLE of chirping.

 

[livininbrazil]

If you're as gutsy as I usually am... pick them all up and hold them against your ear. Lightly scratch or tap the outside. The baby inside will chirp, so you will at least find which ones are CAPABLE of chirping.

I do that when my geese leave the nest for a break...dive in and listen to all the eggs. It´s wonderful.

 

[8GeeseALaying]

My eggs are on day 16 now. Already are taking up 3/4 of the egg, and what little wigglers they are, so fast with movement.

Another note i saw an egg decorating contest on here, should i enter my ornaments and my goose butt painted egg? They said they wanted creativity butt painting is creative lol

 

[Miss Lydia]

My eggs are on day 16 now. Already are taking up 3/4 of the egg, and what little wigglers they are, so fast with movement.

Another note i saw an egg decorating contest on here, should i enter my ornaments and my goose butt painted egg? They said they wanted creativity butt painting is creative lol

I think you should enter your eggs are gorgeous, and the butt painted ones especially so.

they are originals

 

[ChickDancer]

My eggs are on day 16 now. Already are taking up 3/4 of the egg, and what little wigglers they are, so fast with movement.

Another note i saw an egg decorating contest on here, should i enter my ornaments and my goose butt painted egg? They said they wanted creativity butt painting is creative lol

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YES YES YES YES YES!!!