Geese require access to water for feeding, playing, and mating. If natural water sources are unavailable, a shallow sink or pond should be provided to ensure they have enough water to stay comfortable and healthy.
During the forced molt period, which typically occurs between May and June, geese are manually plucked to speed up their feather replacement. This process involves removing wing and tail feathers in one session. Male geese are usually prepared for this 25 days before females, as they tend to moult earlier.
Increasing daylight exposure is essential for stimulating egg production. Providing 12–14 hours of light per day during the first month of laying and throughout the egg-laying period helps boost fertility and overall productivity. This can be achieved through artificial lighting if natural light is limited.
Feeding green fodder is crucial for both goslings and breeding geese. Each goose should receive 2–3 kilograms of fresh green feed daily. Breeding geese are particularly sensitive to the quality and availability of green feed, as a deficiency can lead to reduced vitamin intake, affecting their health and egg production. It's important to provide at least 1–2 kilograms of green forage daily to maintain optimal nutrition.
After reaching peak egg production around 30 days, it's vital to monitor feeding closely to support sustained output. During this time, maintaining a balanced diet with increased protein content is key. The diet should include more legumes and cake products, with crude protein levels raised to 17–19% to meet the higher nutritional demands of laying hens. Preserving the health of the geese during this stage ensures better egg quality and longer productivity.
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