Questions about a goose hatching goslings.

[PhantomSlayer]

How long after a first gosling hatches does a goose typically remain on nest to hatch?

I ask because we have some staggered egg issues upcoming between two broody geese with nests right next to each other. I'll have to take any unhatched eggs after they leave the nest to bring into a indoor incubator.

Ps can the goslings eat duck/goose pellets or should they be fed crumble. I have both but I might leave the goslings with the adults and they eat pellets so just curious.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Generally around 3-4 days. It all depends on the bird and the set up. As soon as I see a gosling I put food and water very close which helps them sit longer.

I feed Purina flock raiser to all for the first few days In a low ceramic bowl. After a few days I start to mix some of my pellet all flock in so the goose has something bigger to eat. After 2 weeks the goslings are offered a half and half for a while longer before just feeding the all flock.

I start offer chopped grass after a few days to all, and slowly increase the amount. I usually keep my goose and goslings confined for about 2 weeks before letting them go. All grow well, so it seems to be working.

 

[PhantomSlayer]

Generally around 3-4 days. It all depends on the bird and the set up. As soon as I see a gosling I put food and water very close which helps them sit longer.

I feed Purina flock raiser to all for the first few days In a low ceramic bowl. After a few days I start to mix some of my pellet all flock in so the goose has something bigger to eat. After 2 weeks the goslings are offered a half and half for a while longer before just feeding the all flock.

I start offer chopped grass after a few days to all, and slowly increase the amount. I usually keep my goose and goslings confined for about 2 weeks before letting them go. All grow well, so it seems to be working.

Thanks. I'm trying to figure out a way to keep them confined because we need to remove the failed goose pond in their pen so goslings don't get stuck in there.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Thanks. I'm trying to figure out a way to keep them confined because we need to remove the failed goose pond in their pen so goslings don't get stuck in there.

I've been using a dog exercise pen. It's been working so far. On my second batch for the year.

 

[PhantomSlayer]

I've been using a dog exercise pen. It's been working so far. On my second batch for the year.

I don't have something like that

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I don't have something like that

Not sure what you have, but woven wore fencing can work, pallets, plywood. Just something to keep them from wandering off, and getting tired. Not sure of your set up, but it is important for them to get a starter ration up front.

 

[PhantomSlayer]

Not sure what you have, but woven wore fencing can work, pallets, plywood. Just something to keep them from wandering off, and getting tired. Not sure of your set up, but it is important for them to get a starter ration up front.

Do I need to keep the females in? I have an idea thatll keep the babys contained but the adults would be able to clear it easily.

 

[PhantomSlayer]

Not sure what you have, but woven wore fencing can work, pallets, plywood. Just something to keep them from wandering off, and getting tired. Not sure of your set up, but it is important for them to get a starter ration up front.

Well had to pull out a girl she was attacking the new goslings that were hatching. Shes not even 2 so I wonder if its because shes new.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

Well had to pull out a girl she was attacking the new goslings that were hatching. Shes not even 2 so I wonder if its because shes new.

Another reason to keep them separated. It's always hard to predict how the other geese will react to goslings. Sometimes there is some aggression.

 

[PhantomSlayer]

Another reason to keep them separated. It's always hard to predict how the other geese will react to goslings. Sometimes there is some aggression.

Shes been very aggressive lately toward me but I didnt think she would attack babies. She was throwing them. So she got booted to the chicken pen. She can stay with them. My poor broody hens but I'd rather have a chance of goslings than chicks that I can hatch out any time.

The 2 babies are in here under the brooder plate. I helped the remaining goose remake her nest with all the eggs. Gonna try reintroducing the babies if they survive the night to her tomorrow.
Shes been gentle this whole time. No aggression. So hopefullyyy she'll accept them. But worst case we raise them inside.

Depending on the situation tomorrow depends on the separation plan.