Geese: April 2008 Archives

I have hatched 2 small clutches of goose eggs.

Three goslings hatched on 3/28. They were supposed to be pure embdens but turned out to be unidentifiable mutts right now.

Two goslings hatched on 4/8 and they too were susposed to be embdens but due to an egg collecting error they are a brown chinese cross. I like them anyway.

They have grown very fast and are no longer in need of a brooder or their tiny pen.

They have graduated to a chain link kennel until they get some size on them and can defend themselves to wander the pasture.

I move this kennel one kennel width daily so they have fresh grass to graze. The water in their pool (Goose Tea) is poured around the plants in my garden. Excellent fertilizer.

I love the way Steven interacts with them. Don't they look like they are talking to him? He is developing such a good relationship with all of the animals we have here. He will grow up knowing where his food comes from, respecting the life given for the food on the table and having good animal husbandry skills. He also wants to climb in the pool with them.

They are so entertaining to watch. If you have pasture to raise geese you will love having them around. Just remember they get aggressive during egg season and are best for your Christmas dinner table.

Goose Facts: Geese graze apasture like cattle. They don't feed on insects or fish. They eat vegetation only. If you have a corn or cotton feild they will keep it weeded for you. They won't eat the corn or cotton plants. Just the grass and weeds.

My second batch of goose eggs hatched Monday/Tuesday.

How cute are they?

I have orpington eggs hatching next week!