Infertile eggs

[Magriet]

I think my poor goose is sitting on infertile eggs. It is completely the wrong time as winter is coming. We have had very funny wearher and I think that messes with her. We saw them mating so we thought well maybe some are fertilized. Ir has been 28 days now and nothing.

Do we take her of the nest and destroy all evidence? My heart is breaking for my poor baby. I am not even sure they are all her eggs! There has been quite a bit of noise from the others. The gander also does not seem interested at all.

 

[SilverBirds]

Have you candled the eggs at all?

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

Some breeds of geese have an incubation period longer than 28 days, plus the incubation period is just an estimate and may vary by a couple of days in either direction.

I'd give it at least a few more days and definitely candle the eggs before deciding they're duds. There may yet be goslings in those eggs.

 

[Goosebaby]

candle the eggs if you can, rotting eggs pose a health risk. Remove all the eggs that look rotten, they’ll appear to be filled with liquid when you candle them.

If you have to remove all of them the goose will be upset for a day or two but not as much as you’d think, they are wonderful parents but not all eggs hatch and they know it and expect it. She’ll be greatful to be out of the nest and going back to her normal life again.

 

[JRies]

I think my poor goose is sitting on infertile eggs. It is completely the wrong time as winter is coming. We have had very funny wearher and I think that messes with her. We saw them mating so we thought well maybe some are fertilized. Ir has been 28 days now and nothing.

Do we take her of the nest and destroy all evidence? My heart is breaking for my poor baby. I am not even sure they are all her eggs! There has been quite a bit of noise from the others. The gander also does not seem interested at all.

First question can you go up to your geese yet or are they still to self protective. If you cant they are still wild and you will need to let her work it out for herself. In south Africa your getting ready to go into the cold season and yes she can hatch and raise babies in that weather. But your going to have to become part of the flock someday.
Yes you can continue to remove the eggs when she is laying but once her hormones take over and she goes broody I believe it is best to let her stay broody if the eggs go bad she will abandon the nest. If they make it she will be the best mom she can be. .