The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  Our First Gosling.          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Eggs and Growers Author Message james419 Joined: 20 Sep 2005 Posts: 423 Location: Moutier Malcard - France Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 7:33 pm    Post subject: Our First Gosling. This little person arrived approx 2pm this afternoon Betty has been sitting for 35 days - her siter is sitting with her for approx 22 hours per day and Gus = Proud father is marching round and round! Great excitement when eggs hatched in the incubator but this was something a a little more special Back to top NannyP Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 10937 Location: 86310 Nr St Savin Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 8:07 pm    Post subject: Well done....are there any more to come, or just the one? Back to top james419 Joined: 20 Sep 2005 Posts: 423 Location: Moutier Malcard - France Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 9:07 pm    Post subject: Thanks for that - she is still sitting on 11 eggs - whether they hatch or not - who knows but trouty and I are keeping watch - any more news - pics will follow Back to top milkmaid Joined: 19 Apr 2005 Posts: 6954 Location: isle of lewis Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 9:32 pm    Post subject: Back to top layla Joined: 26 Oct 2007 Posts: 532 Location: West Midlands Posted: Sat Apr 26, 2008 10:17 pm    Post subject: ooooh lovely Back to top JustChickens Joined: 24 Mar 2008 Posts: 778 Location: Sussex Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 12:07 am    Post subject: Nice Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 14942 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 12:15 am    Post subject: Cute! Back to top vanessa Joined: 24 Sep 2005 Posts: 1179 Location: Correze Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 10:04 am    Post subject: Gorgeous! Any more hatched overnight, James? It's nice for Betty that at least one has hatched, after all her hard work. Back to top james419 Joined: 20 Sep 2005 Posts: 423 Location: Moutier Malcard - France Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 4:49 pm    Post subject: Yes we now have two and both Betty and her sister are looking after them - they are quite delightfull - she still has 10 eggs under her and is not moving from her nest - so fingers crossed. Back to top vanessa Joined: 24 Sep 2005 Posts: 1179 Location: Correze Posted: Sun Apr 27, 2008 4:54 pm    Post subject: How wonderful! Back to top Tracey Morris Joined: 04 Nov 2007 Posts: 289 Location: South Wales Posted: Tue Apr 29, 2008 7:49 pm    Post subject: Well done, we have two pure bred muscovey and about 5 crosses! Fantastic fellows arent they? Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Eggs and Growers All times are GMT + 1 Hour Page 1 of 1 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group