Here we go again - I'm hatching more goslings!!

[erijn5]

The last buff that hatched is a little wobbly, what should I give him to help with that, it bends its neck back and flips over its so unsteady...so I have put it in a basket so it doesnt get walked on...

 

[CelticOaksFarm]

Nutri drench for poultry or poly visol NO iron mixed in water and their bill dipped into the water will often help.

Was this the one that was helped to hatch?

 

[Iain Utah]

Erin, oh no. That is not good. Offer your gosling the following mixture every 1-2 hours. 1-2 oz water mixed with 1 drop polyvisol (without iron) and a pinch of sugar. I offer it to the baby with a teaspoon. I also mix in a shot glass (if you have one of those laying around). Easy to pour small amounts into a spoon that way.

 

[CelticOaksFarm]

It's better to lift goslings and dip the entire bill into the water allowing them to lift their head up and tilt it back for drinking. This is natural motion for them for drinking. A small bowl works well. Anything shallow doesn't allow the complete dip, as they normally would. You want them drinking as close to natural as possible even when assisting. This is also how they clear their nares when eatting as well.

 

[Iain Utah]

My weird wonky air cell is the 1st to internally pip! I have 2 internal pipped babies, 2 almost pipped, and the last egg looks really good too but is behind the rest. I'm officially in lockdown. Hope my tweaks to bator and other adjustments will fix humidity problems and this will be an unassisted hatch!

 

[psue]

My weird wonky air cell is the 1st to internally pip! I have 2 internal pipped babies, 2 almost pipped, and the last egg looks really good too but is behind the rest. I'm officially in lockdown. Hope my tweaks to bator and other adjustments will fix humidity problems and this will be an unassisted hatch!

 

[Iain Utah]

UPDATE!! Eggs #1 & #2 have big beautiful external pips. Egg #3 (my wonky one) is hitting the shell hard. #4 & #5 are moving strong too.

 

[psue]

UPDATE!! Eggs #1 & #2 have big beautiful external pips. Egg #3 (my wonky one) is hitting the shell hard. #4 & #5 are moving strong too.

 

[bayyjayy]

I am SO excited, Iain!!!! Can't wait! : )

 

[Iain Utah]

Thanks, Sue!!!

Bayyjayy, you finally posted!

This is my last goose hatch for the year, so I'm really hoping it goes great! Then, I can help guide you through your first very special hatch.