Incubation of goose eggs at home is not particularly difficult if all of the recommendations below are strictly followed. In contrast to the method of breeding another poultry, incubation of this type is quite specific due to the large size and significant mass of eggs. Yes, and the waiting time for future goslings is a little more than when breeding the same chickens or quails. Nevertheless, the efforts and patience paid off are more than paid off, provided that the incubation rules are observed correctly.
Selection of quality eggs is the key to quality offspring
Goose eggs for incubation need to be selected carefully, because their proper selection is a necessary factor for a first-class and healthy brood. It is necessary to pay attention to the shell, the shape of the egg, its size and weight (for light geese - 140-160 grams, for heavy ones - 170-200 grams). If the slightest defects are found, the egg must be discarded.
The shelf life of eggs selected for incubation should not exceed 10 days from the moment the goose was laid. Furthermore, the temperature optimal for saving is 12-15 ° .
Incubation of goose eggs at home does not allow the usual washing of eggs laid in an incubator. They can only be disinfected with an ultraviolet lamp or a light solution of potassium permanganate or hydrogen peroxide, in which the egg is placed for 3-5 minutes, then rinsed gently with warm water and dried. Important: the temperature of the solution should exceed the temperature of the eggs by 5-7 ° C. It is advisable to wash those ones whose shell is more than half soiled.
Goose egg incubation conditions
In the incubator trays, eggs are laid out in horizontal rows. If they will be turned over manually, it is advisable to mark them on both sides with a pencil for your own convenience (for example, draw a cross on one part and a zero on the other), and indicate the planned date of the brood.
Temperature - the basis of incubation
The fundamental factor in the emergence and appearance of healthy chicks is the temperature regime of incubation of goose eggs, which must be correctly corrected to prevent overcooling. The bookmark is made in an incubator pre-warmed up to a temperature of 38.5-39 with temporarily closed ventilation openings. This will ensure that the egg acquires the required temperature +37.8 ° C, which must be maintained for the first few hours. Further, the permissible temperature level should be 37.8-38 at a humidity of 60-65%.
On the third day, the incubation mode of goose eggs should be slightly changed and the temperature lowered to 37.7-37.8 ° C. The humidity should be 29-30%. It is from this period that eggs need to be cooled once a day for a quarter of an hour in air to a temperature of 32-34 º.
Incubation mode step by step
From the 5th day, incubation of goose eggs at home includes a new action - cooling, which is required by spraying with a solution of potassium permanganate at a low concentration. As well as turning over once every three hours. The overturning necessary to ensure harmonious and uniform development of the embryo improves gas exchange, nutrition and the development of the circulatory system. In nature, one brood hen rolls eggs about 50 times a day, therefore, in manual mode, this action should also be performed often. Failure to turn eggs over will result in the death of future offspring.
On the 6th day, the temperature should be slightly reduced and brought to 37.6 about C.
On the 7th-9th day, you can make the first examination through an ovoscope and discard eggs without embryos and with blood rings.
Starting from the tenth day, irrigation is required to be performed 2 times a day, and the temperature regime should be observed within the range of 37.4-37.5 ° C, while increasing air exchange.
The second viewing through an ovoscope is required on the 13th day. The number of turns during this period is recommended to be reduced to 3-4 times.
From the 20th day, goose eggs should be sprayed at least 3 times a day with a potassium permanganate solution, starting from the 24th day - increase up to 4 times until the moment the chicks are hatched. From the 28th day, goose eggs need to be sprayed with warm water every 4-5 hours. It is recommended to cover them with gauze napkins, which need to be moistened every 2 hours; cooling and turning should be discontinued.
The temperature of the incubator at this moment should vary from 37 ° C to 37.4 ° C, and the humidity should be 70-75%. Ventilation does not need to be closed.
The incubation of goose eggs at home ends in 29-30 days, when there is a mass hatch of goslings, which can stretch for two days. When hatching the egg, it is recommended to look at the ovoscope and punch a small hole with a sharp object in the place of the beak for air access. The output of healthy goslings should normally be 80%.