Collect eggs daily

Gather goose eggs every morning during the laying season, ideally before 9 AM when most geese have finished laying. Place eggs in a clean container and move them to cool storage (around 13°C / 55°F) promptly.

Why It Works

Daily collection prevents eggs from cracking, freezing in early spring cold snaps, or accumulating dirt. It also discourages broodiness -- a goose is less likely to sit on an empty nest -- keeping her in laying mode longer.

Tips

• Geese typically lay in the early morning hours, so check nests first thing
• Wash dirty eggs with warm water (not cold) to avoid pushing bacteria through the shell pores
• Mark each egg with the collection date using a pencil for freshness tracking