Its breading season and one of my geese evidently can fly. Lips is a little escape artist going under fences But have her penned where she cant go under. So I guess she is taking flight. Do I clip one wing or 2 for best results. She is a white split and cant be with the purebred geese. She has...
Was doing some early reading today. Tend to read allot of Poultry Journal stuff... Anyway they have found spraying Probiotics on hatching eggs is increasing the viability of the hatch. So I kept researching it and seems there getting some real positive results. Kind makes since since the embryo...
Purebred African Dewlap Geese, Also called “Super African”
I maintain my flock AI clean with the NPIP and can ship to most states, I do not ship to Alaska or Hawaii. I only ship day olds. I have been asked about hatching eggs but due to changes in weather and the ability to promise fertile...
Still have to fill with some sand and back fill with dirt and wire. I have been seeing these huts around my aria used for lambs kept a eye out for one thinking breeder pen for geese. A dairy farmer was downsizing. There 8x5 should be a nice size for a treo.
Will have a few more hatches with extra Baby's I am NPIP AI clean so can ship to most states. I do request all babies go express shipping, All birds are straight run
These Are African Dewlap Heavy weight Geese also referred to as Super African. In Buff and brown color both colors are...
Ok so in anouther post I showed a picture of my first gosling. But would like some open thoughts. This is hatch 2 not ready to hatch till Monday. But 2 babies piped in the wrong area not even close to there air cell.
I have them opened up for air way and totally understand they still have 2...
Im hatching runner ducks never had a issue before but this year I have had allot of backwards piping. Have been able to help most out. Is there something I missing. This hatch is 21 out of them I see 7 have piped on the wrong end. When I pealed the last hatch back there air cell was still in...
Today when I let my runners out one girl was laboring to walk. I scooped her up and quickly made a pen in the house. Let her rest with food and water but wasn't interested.
So after resting for the morning I filled the bathtub for her and she did great. Put her on the couch and heard a little...
Ok Folks I have geese and love them but there not right for everyone. Im asking all the great people on this group to jump in. Spring 2023 is just around the corner Please all post what you love about geese, what breed you raise, and the upside and downside, all opinions count... I couldnt...
with extreme heats all over the northern hemisphere from the UK to the US its important to keep in mind were raising waterfowl from Geese to ducks. the pads on there feet can not handle the burn.
That being said I live in Colorado on a dry sandy hill the pasture is gone very early and I spend...
I have a 4 week old gosling that is getting pale in the beak and the feet. Might be normal since she is out bred but I would like to be on the safe side, Due to the Avian Flue I have kept my babies on lock down so they are not getting to graze or do any of the healthy things they normally would...
Long story - my girl - Trouble - went to the emergency University 2 plus weeks ago she is doing great now but then- I had what I could call a gander gander plus goose fight in the barn and Andy lost. Im doing as much as I can for recovery he is with Trouble in a heated stall. Iv been giving him...
Ok first timer (my goose)
Went out to put them away since we had a storm coming in
young goose first year couldn't walk brought her in the house.
set up my brooder put her in it a realized she is in the middle of egg development.
So how long should I wait till I consider this something I need...
My geese seem to make everyday a little better for me but some days are just so special! I thought it would be fun to start a thread where we just get to brag on them. After all they are family friends and a part of our day. So please tell me your stories Id love to hear them.
The inspiration...
This is my first Shipped egg hatch I do good with my own eggs but need help!
I have 8 shipped goose eggs we did everything right paid for express paid all the special handling fees had hold for pick up got there in 22 hours
Well the postal worker grabbed the box took it in here car up and down...
Need NPIP monitored Gander or fertile hatching eggs, I have a nice flock of production Africans from Metzers but would like to improve the flock
If you are out of state I would be happy to except shipped eggs but no live birds. The post office is a mess right now
There are a few people who monitor the goose forum and "I cant thank you enough". I have learned so much from your insite and thoughts on how to deal with issues with these wonderful birds. I want to thank you from the deepest part of my heart. I hope that all that monitor this forum jump in and...
My Wonderful ducks are not laying now. Im looking for spring. I am NPIP registered and Monitored so in order to do this the other person involved must be NPIP Monitored not just registered (thought i would get that out of the way first)
I love my Runner Ducks they are all pure Chocolate yep with...