Incubating Goose eggs and incubator questions

[DragonClaw01]

I've got a small flock of geese. 3 Brown Chinese and 1 White Chinese. (I think that's what they are, they look very similar to Africans of their respective colors, but I'm going with Chinese from their shape and thinness)

Anyway, if the dogs don't get the eggs, I have a few to incubate.

I have 1 in the bator.

Brinsea Octagon 20 Advance. (I am saving for the water pump)

1. Also saving for the Brinsea High Intensity Ovascope. (By the way, what kind of camera fits in that eyepiece?)

2. Buuut, I heard goose eggs should be cooled 15 minutes a day every day and misted directly. True or not?

3. Also, should they lay flat or be vertical?

4. This alarm, is that an indicator or can I make it make noise?

5. How many degrees does the incubator turn? I read that geese need 180 degrees.

I tried to incubate a guinea, but I set it on the 6th of last month. I gave up and cracked the egg. No development whatsoever. Just mush. So, I am still new to this incubator. I've also only ever hatched 2 dozen chickens.

 

[caesargirl]

Hopefully this helps

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/491013/goose-incubation-hatching-guide-completed

 

[DragonClaw01]

Already read that. Still unsure

 

[caesargirl]

Ok. I'll tag @miss lydia she knows goosey people! Maybe she'll have some tags to help out....

 

[Miss Lydia]

Ok. I'll tag @miss lydia she knows goosey people! Maybe she'll have some tags to help out....

@jchny2000 is a good one to ask. Hopefully she'll see this.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

I've got a small flock of geese. 3 Brown Chinese and 1 White Chinese. (I think that's what they are, they look very similar to Africans of their respective colors, but I'm going with Chinese from their shape and thinness)

Anyway, if the dogs don't get the eggs, I have a few to incubate.

I have 1 in the bator.

Brinsea Octagon 20 Advance. (I am saving for the water pump)
I can't advise you on ths incubator, haven't used one.

1. Also saving for the Brinsea High Intensity Ovascope. (By the way, what kind of camera fits in that eyepiece?)
Sorry, can't help there either.

2. Buuut, I heard goose eggs should be cooled 15 minutes a day every day and misted directly. True or not?
I don't do it, but it may be of help.

3. Also, should they lay flat or be vertical?
Flat. have tried upright, and had poor hatch rates with every attempt.

4. This alarm, is that an indicator or can I make it make noise?
I don't do it.

5. How many degrees does the incubator turn? I read that geese need 180 degrees.
I hand turn, and completely flip so yes 180.

I tried to incubate a guinea, but I set it on the 6th of last month. I gave up and cracked the egg. No development whatsoever. Just mush. So, I am still new to this incubator. I've also only ever hatched 2 dozen chickens.
It takes time but you will get the hang of it.

Will type my answers in red lol..good luck with your hatch!

 

[DragonClaw01]

The guinea was a dud. No formation at all.

I hope this goose shows veins in the next couple days.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

The guinea was a dud. No formation at all.

I hope this goose shows veins in the next couple days.

I wait a week, then candle. I have had a good strong fertile egg show as soon as 3 days!

 

[DragonClaw01]

It was like a month.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

It was like a month.

Oh for the guinea egg? yes if its not showing veins in a week, i toss them.