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Monday, June 11, 2012

Egyptian Goose babies

Let’s face it, the babies of any species of animal or bird is cute even these of the noisy Egyptian Goose. J

In SA, babies are born throughout the year but peak during August to September.

Mostly their nests are grass-lined hollows in the ground but can also be in trees, both near water. The adults will use the down lining of the nests to cover the eggs when they are not there.

The female lays up to 11 eggs and incubation is 28-30 days.