BUCKS AND GEESE 



When allowed to run at liberty, goslings must be 

 kept track of to some extent. They may become lost 

 and have to be driven back to their shelter at night. 

 Or they may fall into holes or get caught in fences 

 and corners and must be released. When allowed 

 to run with larger stock they are more or less liable 

 to injury from being stepped upon or kicked. 



A growing coop or shelter of some sort should be 

 provided for the growing goslings although this is 

 not always done after they are pretty well feathered 

 out. Such a coop should be large enough so that 

 the goslings are not crowded, and should be well 

 ventilated. It should have a board floor and be ca- 

 pable of being close so as to protect the goslings 

 from their enemies, but without cutting off ventila- 

 tion. 



If natural shade is not available where the gos- 

 lings range, artificial shade of some sort must be 

 provided during the hot weather. Growing goslings 

 are quite susceptible to extreme heat and will not 

 make as good growth if not provided with shade. 

 Artificial shade of boards or brush can be easily 

 provided. 



If for any reason it is necessary to confine grow- 

 ing goslings, they should be provided with good 

 grass yards or runs and their coops or shelters 

 should be moved to a fresh location frequently. 



It is better, if possible, to keep the growing stock 

 separate from the old breeding stock as they will do 

 better and make more rapid growth under these 



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