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Geese are herbivorous waterfowl known for their broad diet, low grain consumption, strong resistance to roughage, fast growth, and short feeding periods. Despite these advantages, many farmers often complain that raising geese is profitable, but brooding goslings is challenging. So, how can we improve the survival rate of young geese? Goslings refer to geese aged from hatching up to 30 days old. To increase their survival rate, several key factors must be carefully managed. First, selecting healthy goslings is crucial. Choose those that are lively, strong, well-developed, with good yolk absorption and shiny skin on their feet. Weak goslings usually show signs like a large, hard belly, hairless abdomen, a swollen navel, or unstable standing. These weak individuals should either be culled or kept separately to avoid spreading illness. Second, timely watering and feeding are essential. The first time goslings drink water is called "tide mouth." They usually start eating after this. Goslings should be allowed to drink within 24 hours of hatching. For the first three days, the water temperature should be around 25°C. Adding a small amount of sugar or brown sugar to the water can help stimulate their appetite and aid in passing meconium. Gosling feed mainly consists of finely ground grains and fresh green materials. Common concentrates include broken rice, rice, wheat, and corn. It's best to use complete feed. Before feeding, break rice should be soaked for 2 hours, rice for 8 hours, and corn and wheat for 24 hours. Green materials like tender grass and leaves should be cut into fine strands. The ratio of concentrate to green feed should be 1:2. Feed them 5-6 times daily, including 1-2 evening meals. Avoid overfeeding; goslings should eat just enough. From day 1 to 15, they are better suited to broken rice, then gradually introduce rice, corn, and wheat. Since goslings grow quickly and drink a lot, ensure clean water is available at all times. At 5-7 days old, they can be introduced to shallow water areas to splash, starting with 5-10 minutes and gradually increasing the time as the weather allows. Temperature and humidity control are also important. Goslings should be kept in a greenhouse during the first week. The ideal temperature is 28°C for the first 7 days, then decrease by 2-3°C each week. By the fourth week, the temperature should be around 20-18°C. Monitoring the behavior of the goslings can help determine if the temperature is suitable. If it's right, they will fall asleep shortly after eating, huddle together without piling up, and make no unusual noises. If too cold, they'll crowd together and make loud calls. If too hot, they'll spread out, breathe heavily, and have damp feathers. Both extremes can lead to illness or death. The brooding area should be well-lit and ventilated. Use soft, dry, and clean bedding to prevent mold and dampness, which can cause disease. Regularly check and replace the bedding to maintain hygiene. Disease prevention is equally important. Feeding garlic (crushed) once or twice a week, or giving it in water for 2-3 days, can help prevent dysentery and enteritis. Adding 3% slaked lime, bone ash, or shell powder to the feed can prevent foot diseases. Including herbs like purslane, Houttuynia cordata, licorice, and Andrographis in the feed can help prevent various illnesses in goslings. By following these practices, farmers can significantly improve gosling survival rates and ensure healthier, more productive flocks.

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