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elleng

(131,838 posts) Wed Apr 3, 2024, 06:37 PM Apr 3

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Afternoon on the nest

Last edited Thu Apr 4, 2024, 01:37 AM - Edit history (1)

The actual period of incubation of goose eggs varies slightly with the breed. Some eggs from the lighter breeds may start pipping after 28 days, while eggs from the larger breeds may take 35 days. It may take up to 3 days for hatching to be completed.

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Afternoon on the nest (Original Post) elleng Apr 3 OP

Ah, such dedication! Isn't this the nest once used Quakerfriend Apr 3 #1

Yes, darned geese took over osprey nest 2? years ago; elleng Apr 3 #2

Ah, bummer. Your osprey were stunning! Quakerfriend Apr 3 #3

YES, they were, and it was so GOOD!!! elleng Apr 3 #4

Quakerfriend

(5,465 posts)

1. Ah, such dedication! Isn't this the nest once used

Reply to elleng (Original post)

Wed Apr 3, 2024, 06:41 PM

Apr 3

by the ospreys??

elleng

(131,838 posts)

2. Yes, darned geese took over osprey nest 2? years ago;

Reply to Quakerfriend (Reply #1)

Wed Apr 3, 2024, 06:44 PM

Apr 3

I haven;t even seen osprey on other nearby 'perches' this season.

Quakerfriend

(5,465 posts)

3. Ah, bummer. Your osprey were stunning!

Reply to elleng (Reply #2)

Wed Apr 3, 2024, 06:47 PM

Apr 3

And, it was so neat the way they would return each year on nearly the same day.

elleng

(131,838 posts)

4. YES, they were, and it was so GOOD!!!

Reply to Quakerfriend (Reply #3)

Wed Apr 3, 2024, 07:00 PM

Apr 3

Housekeeping:

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