Pilgrim Geese - Goslings $50F $30M
Description
PICK UP ONLY - LANGFORD or SOOKE B.C
I have Pilgrim goslings available soon, with more being hatched throughout the next month or so. These are from 3 sister geese and 1 gander and so are partially related. I do not recommend interbreeding as health issues can arise in their young.
If you would like to be added to my list please email me with your name, number, and amount of each gender that you would like - additionally:
***I REQUIRE PHOTOS OF WHERE GOSLINGS WILL BE KEPT***
Due to the carelessness of one of my previous customers - resulting in the deaths of two of their three goslings - I am now requiring a photo of your brooder and outside pen that these geese will be residing in when of age. The well being of the goslings is paramount to me and I will not tolerate further unnecessary and avoidable deaths.
***INFO ON HAVING AND RAISING GEESE***
- They are the cutest personality filled babies I have ever raised and are by far my favourite. They will bring such a smile to your face and warm your heart with their fluffy little butts! They are also the cheapest animal I have ever owned because they just eat grass.
- Geese can live up to 25 years. This is a commitment. Make sure you are ready!
- Adults are loud. Very loud. If you live in close proximity to others you will want to consider the implications of their noise levels. They are amazing alarms - you will know if anyone comes onto your property. They are only loud when there is activity near them or they are disciplining each other - also when they are mating...!
- Goslings will imprint on you - this means they will follow you around. You must walk carefully when they are loose as they want to be right at your feet and are extremely fast and easily squished.
- Goslings will complain when you leave them alone in their brooder. I recommend keeping their brooder either always in eye shot of you OR in a room / garage far enough away that you don't have to listen to these complaints at full volume for extended periods of time as it can be taxing.
- Goslings require a heat lamp usually for the first 4 weeks of life but each house / garage is different in temperature and so is required on a case by case basis. Having one is necessary, using it may not be - especially with Summer approaching. Having fans accessible is a good idea as they can overheat in the Summer time.
- Goslings and Geese are very mouthy. They will chew on everything. If you have tarps, shiny wheel rims, shoes, shoe laces (their favourite), blankets, RV covers, etc. they will likely chew on and peck at them. If you care about damage do not let your geese near these things.
- Goslings and Geese love the water - allowing them access to a kiddie pool or stock tank is highly recommended. They need it for mating purposes as well.
- Dogs and cats like to eat goslings. If you have a dog or cat, it is to be kept separate at all times from the goslings. If goslings are raised around relaxed dogs and cats they will not see them as a threat as adults making them vulnerable to attack from fox, coyote, raccoon, cougars, neighbourhood dogs, etc. Let's give them a fighting chance. Livestock guardian dogs of course do not fit into this category.
- The adult males will try to dominate you - if you do not show them you are the alpha they will likely become aggressive towards you, especially during mating season (Spring). This is perfectly manageable but requires consistent enforcement. It makes them excellent protectors of their 'ladies' however, so is a plus in my eyes.
- Neck vibrations and pecking or lunging st you are signs of dominance and should not be allowed - simply push away the goose or push into them yourself to establish that it is not okay to do that to you.
- Bears, eagles, and even raccoon will want to eat your geese. If you do not have a proper pen for them, you risk them being killed. They will probably scare off raccoon but not the bears or eagles. They need to be in a fenced off area or, if free ranged, under supervision.
- If they are raised in and around ducks and chickens they will likely become protective of them. If they are introduced as adults they may be aggressive to them instead.
- Geese go broody in the Spring and will lay eggs from a year onward. I recommend having a separate place for each goose to nest or they may pile onto the same nest which risks eggs breaking and geese pecking at each other. The first year they usually do not succeed in fully bringing eggs to hatch. They are much better second year.
***FEEDING***
-Geese eat and can survive exclusively on grass. Goslings benefit greatly from offerings of cut grass in their brooder and, if possible, periods of supervised grazing. This helps their bones form properly and contributes to overall health.
- Goslings must be provided a constant supply of Duck and Goose starter crumbles (20-22%) until 3 weeks of age, after which you will switch to a Duck and Goose pellet (14-16%) which they will eat the rest of their life. As adults you can remove feed overnight.
- Goslings must be provided with grit so they can process the grass. I use grit #1 which is the smaller size.
- Goslings must always be provided with water while their is feed accessible. They can choke on starter crumbles if no water is supplied.
If you have ANY questions please email me and ask. My list may sound daunting but I feel it is better to over inform than under inform and give goslings a fighting chance.
Goslings must be sold in 2's or more.
Females $50
Males $30
- Offered by: Owner
- Ad Type: Offering
pets | livestock
2023-07-01