Pilgrim Eggs In The Incubator!

[FoodFreedomNow]

The babies have been enjoying their outdoor time (when weather permits). The exercise pen seemed like a great idea until someone figured out that if they pushed really hard, they could squeeze out.

So now, it's just walks around in the grass. It's stimulating, they can nibble greens on the way, and it tires them out. (win-win-win!)

And it looks like they really are all girls.

Break time during a farm walk (they're short - the littles tire pretty quickly).

 

[Miss Lydia]

They are so precious makes me want some goslings. But then I go out and look at mine acting so ornery and it that’s breaks the spell but I would love to cuddle with one for a day.

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

They are so precious makes me want some goslings. But then I go out and look at mine acting so ornery and it that’s breaks the spell but I would love to cuddle with one for a day.

It's like holding a soft, warm, Koosh ball. I'll enjoy the gosling sweetness, knowing they'll be big girls in no time.

 

[Miss Lydia]

They are sure precious when babies. I was just kidding, I love my two butI will be happy when breeding season is over!

 

[CayugaJana]

The babies have been enjoying their outdoor time (when weather permits). The exercise pen seemed like a great idea until someone figured out that if they pushed really hard, they could squeeze out.
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So now, it's just walks around in the grass. It's stimulating, they can nibble greens on the way, and it tires them out. (win-win-win!)
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And it looks like they really are all girls.

Break time during a farm walk (they're short - the littles tire pretty quickly).
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Those are precious precious babies!!!!

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

They are sure precious when babies. I was just kidding, I love my two butI will be happy when breeding season is over!

I knew you were kidding! Breeding season really can be difficult...when do you expect it to conclude?

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

Those are precious precious babies!!!!

Thanks! Before I had goslings, I thought that ducklings were most adorable, but I think goslings really may have the edge there. And they already have big personalities for such small fry!

 

[gatrapper]

Great post! I just ordered some Pilgrims yesterday after seeing this thread. Do you have any tips on raising pilgrim goslings? We have raised chicks and ducklings before, but these will be our first geese.

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

Great post! I just ordered some Pilgrims yesterday after seeing this thread. Do you have any tips on raising pilgrim goslings? We have raised chicks and ducklings before, but these will be our first geese.

Thanks - and congrats! I think you'll find a number of similarities to raising ducklings, esp. regarding water needs, supplementing niacin, and how messy things can get. I like to get them started with very finely-chopped grass (with chick grit) in addition to their formulated feed within a few days and then have them start brief, supervised foraging early on - the stimulation and exercise will help keep them from looking for trouble out of boredom. lol

If you haven't seen it already, @sumi's article has very helpful info specific to raising goslings, too. Wishing you the best in your geese-raising journey and looking forward to seeing pics of your babies!

 

[CayugaJana]

I’ve noticed their poop smells a lot less than ducklings. Anyone ever noticed that? I know it’s an odd observation but I’m sure glad it does!