I have raised baby geese to fully grown adults and can tell you it is both rewarding and challenging. Geese are intelligent and social birds and can develop to healthy and happy adults with the right care and attention. I will share my personal experience and provide tips for raising baby geese to fully grown adults geese in this article.
The first step in raising baby geese is to buy them. You can purchase goslings from a reputable hatchery, or you may be able to find them for sale locally, Craiglish could be one of them. It is important to choose healthy, active goslings that are at least a few days old. Baby geese need a heat source, so you will need to have a brooder set up before you bring them home. A brooder can be a cardboard box or plastic bin lined with bedding, such as wood shavings or straw, and a heat lamp to maintain a temperature of around 90-95 degrees Fahrenheit.
Once your goslings are in their brooder it is important to provide them with fresh water and food. Baby geese require a high-protein diet so a specific starter feeding formula for waterfowl is recommended. You can also offer them small quantities of fresh greens such as lettuce or kale as well as finely chopped hard boiled eggs. As the goslings grow, you can gradually increase the size of their food and water containers.
As your goslings grow, they will need more space. You can move them to a larger enclosure, such as a pen or coop, once they are fully feathered and can regulate their body temperature. Geese are social birds and thrive in groups, so it is best to raise at least two or three goslings together. Provide them with plenty of room to move around, fresh water, and a balanced diet.
Geese are also known for their strong bond with their caretakers, so it is important to Hand-feeding them or spending time sitting with them. This could help to build a strong bond between you and the geese. It is also important to handle them regularly, so they become accustomed to human interaction. As a result, you could have a flock of geese as your best pets ever.
As your geese mature, they will start to exhibit their natural behaviors. They love to swim and splash in water, so providing them with a small pond or kiddie pool can provide hours of entertainment. They are also grazing birds, so access to fresh grass and other vegetation is important for their diet.
It is important to keep your adult geese safe from predators. Geese are excellent watch animals and will sound the alarm if they sense danger, but you should still take precautions to keep them safe. A sturdy coop or pen with a secure fence is essential, as is providing them with shelter from the elements.
as you can see, raising baby geese to fully grown adults can be a fun experience. Geese are social and intelligent birds that require proper care and attention. With a warm brooder, a balanced diet, plenty of space, and lots of love and attention, your baby geese can grow into healthy and happy adults.