Ask the Expert: Geese

Poultry Watering Cups

Will geese drink from poultry watering cups? The small red cups with the yellow plunger.
Thanks, Chuck

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Hi Chuck,

While I want to say yes, because geese are so smart, your flock may be different. One of our writers tried it with her flock and the result was frustration and hilarity. I would say try it … but keep a backup method in case your geese are an exception. Be sure the cups are deep enough for geese to wash food from their bills.

Good luck!

Marissa

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Goose Egg Facts

How old must a goose be to lay an egg? Must it be fully feathered? Or does a double yolker duck egg look like a goose egg? Thanks!

Abner, Pennsylvania

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Hi Abner,

Normally, a goose will lay eggs the spring after she hatched, so she will be close to a year old. Some may lay a few eggs in the fall, but yes, they will be fully feathered before they lay. If you got a large egg, it may be a double-yolked egg from a duck. Often, duck eggs have more of a waxy feeling to the shell, so that might be another clue to check.

Hope this helps!

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