When can I introduce baby goslings to ducklings?

[TwistedTayy]

We incubated and hatched 2 pilgrim goslings but in case only one hatched, we ordered 4 jumbo pekins as company. The goslings hatched out on Sunday morning so they’re 2 days old right now and the ducklings are a week older and about the same size. I was waiting for the baby’s to get their feet under them and stop being quite so wobbly before putting everyone in the same brooder together, but is there any other milestone I should hit before introductions and leaving them alone? I’m worried about bullying primarily…

 

[DucksAreBest]

You can put them together right now and keep an eye on them so there would be no bullying and if there will be, take the goslings out.

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

Agree with @DucksAreBest's post - watch for gosling "noodling" because they can noodle feathers right out.

 

[TwistedTayy]

Agree with @DucksAreBest's post - watch for gosling "noodling" because they can noodle feathers right out.

Definitely having a noodling problem that I haven’t been able to get help with…

Here is the thread with pictures

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

That looks like a pretty serious noodling problem. The adage "a tired dog is a good dog" would likely work for your goslings, too. While they have room to roam, they may benefit from more interaction to keep them occupied. Best of luck!

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

BTW, from what I've observed, the squeals of pain just seem to encourage others to try to elicit the reaction again. If he didn't react, or bit back, she'd stop. Maybe putting Blu-Kote on there would make it a less attractive target.