Incubating Canada Geese Eggs
The incubation period for Canada Geese eggs is 35 days.
The temperature in the incubator for Canada Geese eggs is 99.5 degrees fahrenheit.
The humidity level (wet bulb thermometer) for Canada Geese eggs is 86-88 degrees fahrenheit.
The final day of egg rotation for Canada Geese eggs is day 32.
Please note that all of this information is only a guide and that this information may differ according to the incubator manufacturer’s guide.
Always consult the manufacturer’s guide when using an incubator and automatic egg turner.
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Hi Sara. Canada geese are so prolific here that their eggs often get addled before they can hatch!
Comment by Diane — February 29, 2008 @ 2:09 am
A pair of Canadian Geese abandoned a nest with four eggs. Although the pair were on the nest often, I don’t think they were finished laying their eggs. When the gardener came and cut the lawn the pair left and didn’t come back. I put the eggs in my incubator at the appropriate temperature. with a small cup of water. I am turning them once a day.
Will they hatch? Then what?
Thanks,
Kit
Comment by Kit Calafato — April 26, 2008 @ 12:37 pm
Hi Kit,
It sounds like you have done the right thing. Waiting 35 days (which is the incubation period for canadian geese)or so will show if the eggs are going to hatch. You can also candle the eggs to see if they are fertile. http://www.farmingfriends.com/candling-eggs/
When To Candle
Candling can be done at any time, although day 8 onwards is usually when the embryo is more easily identified.
Day 3 of incubation (usually pale shelled eggs).
Day 5/6 of incubation (usually dark shelled eggs).
Between day 8 - 12 of incubation (embryo more easily identified).
3 days prior to hatching.
In preparation for hatching I would find out as much as you can about keeping Canada geese if you are intending to keep them or maybe you could contact a local farmer who may take the geese, or even a local nature reserve or animal santuary who might take the birds or know what to do with them.
I hope this information helps. If you have anymore questions then don’t hesitate to ask.
Good luck and let me know how you get on.
Best wishes
Sara @ farmingfriends
Comment by Sara @ Farming Friends — April 27, 2008 @ 9:04 am
Sara– We live in rural Clackamas County on the river and have been watching from a distance a pair of Canadian geese and their nest. It’s been almost four weeks and this morning, I noticed that neither was on the nest and I could see the eggs. They were both up closer to my house and in a dry area on the river bed. This evening, I can’t see either one of them but can see the eggs in the nest. What’s up? Is there such a thing as “dud” eggs? Not sure what to do, if anything.
Comment by Margaret — May 9, 2008 @ 1:21 am
Hi Margaret,
The eggs normally incubate for 35 days and it doesn’t sound like they have been sitting for 35 days yet.
If the geese don’t return to the eggs the first thing you could do is try to candle the eggs to see if they are fertile and have chick growth inside.
Candling is a way of checking the fertility of an egg and the development of the embryo, with the use of a light source in a darkened room. In a darkened room, carefully hold the egg up to the light to observe the contents of the egg.
Click on this link for more candling information
http://www.farmingfriends.com/candling-eggs/
You could try candling the eggs at night, whilst they are still in the nest so that if the geese do come back you have not taken the eggs away.
The second thing you could do is remove the eggs and incubate them. If you are sure that the geese are not likely to return then I would be inclined to put the eggs in an incubator. if you have candled the eggs and they have growth in them then I would be inclined to incubate them. if you don’t have an incubator then a broody hen may sit on the eggs.
Failing that then I would contact your local bird santuary or society for the protection of birds and ask their advice. They may even be your first option and see what advice they give.
I hope this advice is helpful.
Good luck and let me know what you decide and how the eggs get on.
Sara @ farmingfriends
Comment by Sara @ Farming Friends — May 10, 2008 @ 3:27 am
To Whom it May Concern:
We have a duck and goose hatchery in California and are looking for a 12 volt/50 watt egg candler. I have contacted Pl Maschine Kft in Hungary and they do have them, however we were hoping to find them in the United States. I appreciate any information you can give me at your earliest convenience.
Thank you in advance,
Ashley
Metzer Farms
800-424-7755
Comment by Ashley — October 15, 2008 @ 2:25 pm