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I didn't know Metzer would send out small orders - I'm glad to see they do. I hope this might be a growing trend for the breeds that can be sent safely in small numbers.
I have a question - anybody ever have a problem with a duck marauding the goose nest while the goose is taking a break to break her eggs?
I have had two of her 13 eggs busted and I suspect the Cayuga drake. I found my hens fighting over the tiny gosling carcus but I don't think any of then would have attacked the egg. They don't break and eat their own like some hens will. The drake is very aggressive with the goose - chases her all over when he gets a chance. I wondered if he might be busting up her eggs to get her off the nest? Another possibility is that the goose is somehow breaking them herself - or maybe some varmint is - but if that were the case I'd expect the varmint would eat what is inside and not leave it for the hens. I really am confused and would like to fix the problem if possible.
I have a question - anybody ever have a problem with a duck marauding the goose nest while the goose is taking a break to break her eggs?
I have had two of her 13 eggs busted and I suspect the Cayuga drake. I found my hens fighting over the tiny gosling carcus but I don't think any of then would have attacked the egg. They don't break and eat their own like some hens will. The drake is very aggressive with the goose - chases her all over when he gets a chance. I wondered if he might be busting up her eggs to get her off the nest? Another possibility is that the goose is somehow breaking them herself - or maybe some varmint is - but if that were the case I'd expect the varmint would eat what is inside and not leave it for the hens. I really am confused and would like to fix the problem if possible.
