Egg feeding goose nutrition needs and feed
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July 12 10:08:48, 2025
Geese require a higher intake of nutrients, particularly energy, protein, calcium, and phosphorus, due to the continuous process of egg-laying and reproduction. If the nutrient supply is inadequate or imbalanced, it can lead to reduced egg weight, lower egg production, loss of physical traits in breeding geese, and delayed molting. Therefore, it's essential to fully consider the nutritional needs of laying hens. In China, geese are mainly raised in extensive systems, with southern regions relying heavily on grazing, while commercial feed is only used as a supplement. As a result, there are currently no standardized feeding guidelines for geese in China. Most feeding programs for egg-laying geese are based on foreign standards, adjusted according to local feed availability and the specific nutritional needs at different growth and production stages.
Under such conditions, it is recommended that the nutritional levels in the diet of laying geese should include: metabolic energy of 10.88–11.51 MJ/kg, crude protein of 15–16%, crude fiber of 8–10%, lysine at 0.8%, methionine at 0.35%, cystine at 0.27%, calcium between 2.2–2.5%, phosphorus at 0.65%, and salt at 0.5%.
In addition, it's important to provide a suitable amount of green and juicy feed to laying geese. Both domestic and international practices have shown that feeding goslings with green, leafy feeds significantly improves the reproductive performance of female geese. Including high-quality hay powder in the diet of laying hens can also enhance their breeding performance. It is advisable to provide a separate mineral feed tray so that geese can freely access calcium supplements.
Water is crucial for both breeding and metabolic processes in geese. Ensuring adequate water supply helps maintain cleanliness and supports overall health. Laying geese consume as much water at night as during the day, so it’s important to provide sufficient water during nighttime hours. In northern China, where early spring is cold and water often freezes, drinking ice-cold water can negatively affect egg production. To prevent this, warm water at around 12°C should be provided, and it should be changed once in the evening to avoid freezing.
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