Hands on hatching and help

[jenniferlamar70]

Hey guys thinking of purchasing some sebbie goose eggs. They are pricey so I could only buy a few. Are they very difficult to hatch? I have the brinsea Eco 20 with the auto turner.

 

[casportpony]

Hey guys thinking of purchasing some sebbie goose eggs. They are pricey so I could only buy a few. Are they very difficult to hatch? I have the brinsea Eco 20 with the auto turner.

I know nothing about hatching goose eggs.

Hey, did you get your necropsy report?

 

[jenniferlamar70]

I know nothing about hatching goose eggs.   Hey, did you get your necropsy report?

No I'm still waiting.. They told me it could take a few weeks so I just assumed thats why. She did say they would give me a preliminary if it was serious. Haven't heard anything yet though... Should I call them? Been debating..

 

[Pyxis]

Hey guys thinking of purchasing some sebbie goose eggs. They are pricey so I could only buy a few. Are they very difficult to hatch? I have the brinsea Eco 20 with the auto turner.

Geese are harder to hatch than chickens and ducks, but not really difficult, they just require more pampering and babying. For example they do best if they're misted and cooled once and day and given a 180 degree turn every day regardless of whether they're in an autoturner or not.

I've got five going right now and one locks down tonight. I'm looking forward to it, it's the first one out of my own geese

 

[casportpony]

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hope to see some pictures in the next day or two!

 

[Pyxis]

 hope to see some pictures in the next day or two!

Me too! Should hopefully hatch by Easter but they can take up to 32 days, lol, so we'll see. I'm still hoping to hear that Sand Hill shipped the others today.

 

[jenniferlamar70]

Geese are harder to hatch than chickens and ducks, but not really difficult, they just require more pampering and babying. For example they do best if they're misted and cooled once and day and given a 180 degree turn every day regardless of whether they're in an autoturner or not.

I've got five going right now and one locks down tonight. I'm looking forward to it, it's the first one out of my own geese

How exciting! This spring we hatched our first chicks from our own flock. Its such an exciting time! Can't wait to see pics. Goslings are my favorite! We actually cut down on our flock so we could dedicate enough time to a few geese. Been waiting since last year. We have two pilgrims but I just really want a few sebbies.. I haven't used my incubator since last summer though. I'm Rusty..

 

[casportpony]

Here is one I just had to help out:

 

[casportpony]

Quote: I would call them for sure. They can email you the preliminary report, which is supposed to be done the day they receive the animal.

 

[WVduckchick]

As soon as I posted that it had a little wobble so I'm not worried yet! When I candled it was a little bit clear on the pointed end is that ok? I've had a bad experience with that

Sometimes that little excess fluid will make them a bit sticky, but I've also seen it absorbed by the time they actually hatch. Just watch when it hatches that the eyes and nares are clear. Otherwise, it will wear off or you can bathe it off.

Geese are harder to hatch than chickens and ducks, but not really difficult, they just require more pampering and babying. For example they do best if they're misted and cooled once and day and given a 180 degree turn every day regardless of whether they're in an autoturner or not.

I've got five going right now and one locks down tonight. I'm looking forward to it, it's the first one out of my own geese