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Birders

ShazzieB

(18,444 posts) Mon May 2, 2022, 06:04 PM May 2022

Does anyone recall when that goose started to look like she was incubating eggs?

The incubation period for Canada geese is 28 days, according to various sources. I have no idea how long she's been at it, but it seems like it shouldn't be too much longer before they start hatching.

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Does anyone recall when that goose started to look like she was incubating eggs? (Original Post) ShazzieB May 2022 OP

Not at the moment, but will check my pics. elleng May 2022 #1

Green fuzzy chicks were always out in the grass by Mother's Day in Chicago SheltieLover May 2022 #2

elleng

(135,637 posts)

1. Not at the moment, but will check my pics.

Reply to ShazzieB (Original post)

Mon May 2, 2022, 06:05 PM

May 2022

Adults were on my yard April 6.

Osprey pair on nest March 31:

Goose at nest April 4:

SheltieLover

(59,303 posts)

2. Green fuzzy chicks were always out in the grass by Mother's Day in Chicago

Reply to ShazzieB (Original post)

Mon May 2, 2022, 06:33 PM

May 2022

Here's hoping the Osprey can hold out! 🤞🤞🤞🤞🤞

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