Goslings of 2015 Hatch-a-Long

[devinandfeather]

Here are the nest boxes hopefully the geese or the turkeys go into it and make a nest

My ganders getting a bit protective now

 

[jtn42248]

Here are the nest boxes hopefully the geese or the turkeys go into it and make a nest



My ganders getting a bit protective now

Don't know about turkeys but if your geese use them they are going to need access from the nest to a lot of straw. Geese will build a clutch of eggs and they like to bury them. There nests can be pretty big if they build a large clutch.

 

[hopemason28]

Hey Everyone,
We are at day 23 and have 6 dewlap eggs with babies that look awesome. I have one question though. All of the eggs have the air cell at the end with a very distinct pattern they are supposed to have. I know which way is up for hatching except ONE.

It is a perfect circle at the end. So which way is up???????

Thanks
Confused Momma
Hope

 

[hopemason28]

How can you tel if you have a buff or a gray baby when the first hatch and are dry?? And do you vent them for sex??

Hope

 

[Miss Lydia]

I think @Iain Utah has experience with hatching dewlaps maybe her or @psue will answer your questions. great news on the 6 eggs!!

 

[psue]

Hey Everyone,
We are at day 23 and have 6 dewlap eggs with babies that look awesome. I have one question though. All of the eggs have the air cell at the end with a very distinct pattern they are supposed to have. I know which way is up for hatching except ONE.

It is a perfect circle at the end. So which way is up???????

Thanks
Confused Momma
Hope

as you approach hatch day one side of the air cell will start dipping... that side will be the top when you stop turning... not critical right now

How can you tel if you have a buff or a gray baby when the first hatch and are dry?? And do you vent them for sex??

Hope

gray vs buff is supper easy as soon as they dry... usually before then Think dark night vs bright daylight easy

I've never been able to sex babies... so can't help you there

 

[hopemason28]

Thanks so much Miss Lydia. So super exciting as this is only the second time we have tried to hatch our dewlaps eggs. Have been following Petes diary for assistance and he is spot on.
Hope

 

[hopemason28]

Thanks PSue,
Thats easy. Will keep everyone posted as we approach day 27/28. I get so excited at 9 when I candle them.

SO very thankful for everyone on here.
Hope

 

[hopemason28]

Miss Lydia or Psue,
When you put them in hatchery at what point do you put in a clean towel for them? And when do you remove them from the hatchery into a heated box?

Hope

 

[Miss Lydia]

Thanks so much Miss Lydia. So super exciting as this is only the second time we have tried to hatch our dewlaps eggs. Have been following Petes diary for assistance and he is spot on.
Hope

I look forward to seeing some littles. Can't wait!!