Care of goslings
Goslings need heat from day old to one to two weeks depending on the weather.

A 250-watt infra-red pig lamp will brood 30 to 40 goslings. It should be suspended about 15 inches above the litter, and then gradually raised as the goslings are weaned off heat. A surround of hardboard will keep out draughts, and white wood shavings or straw is ideal for bedding.

Goslings are then best kept on grass but they should not be allowed to become too wet.

Feeding and finishing
When young the geese should be fed on a good goose, duck or a recommended ration with flint grit available to assist in digestion.

From about 10 weeks the compound feed can be reduced gradually and a small amount of corn or pellets should be fed once a day, preferably in the evening. Plenty of good, succulent short grass should be available.

If the geese are penned, the number per pen should not be more than 200 and the pens should be moved as necessary. Swimming water may be allowed in early months, but not during the finishing period.

Between four and seven weeks should be allowed for finishing depending on condition, and the geese should be kept as quiet as possible. It is best if the same person looks after them.

Finish with an ad-lib feed in a cattle yard, similar housing or on a reduced grazing area.

Rearing your geese
Geese are excellent grazers and 40-50 adult geese per acre can
flourish well on rough land.

They do not need elaborate housing, just shelter against sun and
storm and protection from foxes at night.

This compound is one producer's way of providing such protection,
often the geese are kept in old farm buildings which can be ideal
for this purpose.