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Livestock => Poultry & Waterfowl => Topic started by: querceti on April 10, 2014, 02:00:24 pm

Title: Lonely Gosling
Post by: querceti on April 10, 2014, 02:00:24 pm

Hello, I'm new to this forum.
I have managed to hatch a gosling yesterday, unfortunately there was only one fertile egg, out of the 5 I started with. I was hoping to try and find my gosling a friend, but am having difficulty trying to track down a companion. We are situated in the Scottish borders, does anyone have any ideas where I might be able to buy a day old or young gosling?

Title: Re: Lonely Gosling
Post by: NicandChic on April 10, 2014, 03:32:53 pm

I spotted these on preloved, may be a bit far / old though http://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/show/110510050/female-goslings.html (http://www.preloved.co.uk/adverts/show/110510050/female-goslings.html)

Title: Re: Lonely Gosling
Post by: querceti on April 10, 2014, 03:48:51 pm

Thanks, Ayrshire would be a bit of a trek, will be in Lancashire next week, if I don't find anything before that.

Title: Re: Lonely Gosling
Post by: goosepimple on April 12, 2014, 10:19:13 pm

Hi F, Ally mentioned yesterday you were looking for a gosling, I have a goose about to hatch some and I also have 4 doing well (so far) in the incubator.  Goose and incubator are due to hatch just after easter weekend but that may be a bit late for you as they grow so quickly.  I'll let you know when (and if) all the hatchlings happen but hopefully you may find it a friend before then. 


If you're seeing your mum let her know I have 2 NR ewes expecting some lambs mid May all being well.


amanda

Title: Re: Lonely Gosling
Post by: querceti on April 13, 2014, 12:46:44 pm

Hi Amanda,

Going to see mum next week, they're in the middle of lambing, so will let her know about yours. I'm going to try down in Lancs to see if I can get wee goosey a friend, but if not will come back to you.

Fiona

Title: Re: Lonely Gosling
Post by: goosepimple on April 13, 2014, 02:02:20 pm

Great, have a lovely time  :wave: