I posted this question under the Incubating & Hatching Eggs section, I hope no one minds me asking the goose experts too. I have an experienced broody bantam hen that I want to use to hatch a goose egg. I am certain she can cover the egg to give it sufficient warmth, but I wonder if she will be able to turn it as much as is needed. I wonder if I should mark opposite sides of the egg with an X and an O and turn it myself. Or at least monitor it for movement. Do you think it's necessary? If I do turn it, how often & how far?
I am of the Let-The-Broody-Do-It-By-Herself school of incubation so I'm willing to just give her the egg & see what happens. But I'll intervene more if you all think it's necessary. Thank you.
I am of the Let-The-Broody-Do-It-By-Herself school of incubation so I'm willing to just give her the egg & see what happens. But I'll intervene more if you all think it's necessary. Thank you.
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