Addling goose eggs is a technique in which the goose eggs are either shaken, punctured, frozen or coated with vegetable oil to prevent the egg from developing and hatching

 (we prefer the oil method).

 

A state or federal permit is required to addle goose eggs

or to interfere in any way with a goose nest.

 

Egg addling is a valuable and recommended part of an integrated goose management program. This technique prevents the addition of newborn geese increasing

 the size of the resident flock. However, addling will not reduce an adult flock size

and will not assist  in moving a resident flock elsewhere.

 

Both the male and the female goose will defend their nest and are capable of causing injury to people (most goose attacks occur during this nesting and egg period). Proper techniques must be used to protect the person(s) performing an addling service.