Uh Ohhh, What did I do? Incubating Goose Eggs.

[kelseygirl707]

So I was looking around Ebay and came across 5 Assorted Pure goose eggs with 5 hours left and no bids at .99 cents, so I kept an eye on them and bid at the last minutes and won! But I've never hatched goose eggs

. The breeds included are: Roman Tufted, Grey Pomeranian and Grey Saddlebacks.

From what I have read they take 30 days, 27 days at 50%-55% Humidity then up it to 75% for the last 3 days. And I have to cool them for 15 min. a day and Mist the them once a day from day 4 to day 27. And Like all other eggs turn at least 3 times a day. Anything else I should know?

Also what is the going rate for a gosling on craigslist these days?

 

[kelseygirl707]

So is my info right?

 

[Fairybee]

yes your info is correct im on day 29 with my embden goose eggs which is my first hatch and i did all of that everyday and it can take up to 32 days for certain breeds i used the 15 min cooldown to candle my eggs as i weighted them and candled them everyday to keep a detailed log on growth

 

[One Acre Wonder Farm]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/web/viewblog.php?id=15806-goose-egg-hatching

this is the most comprehensive rundown I've come across (it is in the hatching sticky)

good luck, I want to try hatching geese also

 

[Fairybee]

this is wonderful info thanks one acre