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I purchased Pilgrim goose eggs to hatch in my incubator. During the past few weeks the power has gone off for half a day, the temp. in my incubator has fluctuated, not to mention the humidity. Anyway, this is the 30th day an I took one out, because I was afraid I was just incubating rotten eggs, and made a hole in one. Much to my surprise there was a gosling inside! I could see it breathing. Well, my question is should I try to cover the hole with a small amount of duck tape :) or have I ruined the egg altogether? Do you have any suggestions? I am afraid it will dry out if I don't do something.
Thank you for your time and consideration to the impatient person on the other end of this email.
Bird rearing is totally out of my expertise, buy you can not close the egg back. I think you should risk cracking the egg and hope that the chick survives. If you close it back, and you say the bird was breathing, you'll suffocate it. Also, if you close it, bacteria will grow. In any case, continue looking for an expert's help.
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| Comment | Thank you! I have listened to all of the eggs and while that one may be a little dryer on the inside it must be doing alright. I had considered the problem with bacteria and have done nothing to the hole in the egg. I know that it is important for the gosling to try and make it's own way out so I think I will monotor it a little while longer and see if it makes any progress. Thank you so much for your help and your quick reply. | ||
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Miguel Rodriguez
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Long time enthusiast of birding, specifically of the birds of the island of HISPANIOLA (Dominican Republic and Haiti) in the CARIBBEAN. Also, some knowledge of CARIBBEAN FAUNA IN GENERAL. I also have a limited knowledge of birds of Eastern North America. I am NOT A VETERINARIAN NOR A BIRD BREEDER so can not give any information regarding bird diet, nesting habits, chick raising, etc.
Experience
Amateur ornithologist since 1992.
Organizations
Founding member of the Hispaniolan Ornithological Society.
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