Guess what I found!!!! Im so happy !!:D Lots of Pics

[cat1994]

I was raking hay in my cow pasture when I stumbeled upon something!! A goose nest!!! I have 3 geese 2 males and 1 female (Im soon selling 1 of the males). They are very low quality african geese I got as babies from the feed store. My female (Goosey Lucy) stared laying last yr. I collected all the eggs. Im going to let her raise lil geese this yr!!!!Any tips on how to make sure her and the eggs are safe through the broodying process, would be very appreciated! This will be my first time with a broody goose and any lil babies she may hatch!!! Im so excited!!!
This is Goosey Lucy

This is her husband Xander

This is her on her old nest by the house

This was her first egg last yr

And this is her nest now

her new nest again

I just had to tell you all !!! Thanks for any advice!!!

 

[chickensioux]

 

[TennesseeTruly]

YAY!!!

Laurie

 

[sourland]

Is she secure from predators in her chosen spot? When nesting in the open, I always worry about predators.

 

[cat1994]

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No not at all. She is out in the pasture. That is why I need some advice on how to keep her safe. When she goes broody I could build a pen around her until they hatch and are big. But should I let the gander in the pen with her all the time, or does he not need to be with her at all times.