At least that was the story Powell heard the next year when he visited the Shivwits area with Mormon Scout Jacob Hamlin. Two days later on August 29 Powell and his men reached the mouth of the Virgin River (now under Lake Mead) and were met by settlers fishing from the river bank. The adventurers had not been heard from in three months and were presumed dead.
Most goose eggs take from 28 to 32 days to hatch. However, it is not uncommon for them to hatch anywhere from day 26 to day 35. Goose eggs take the same temperature as chickens---99.5 forced air and 101.5 still air.
Nesting Canada geese build their nests with dried grass and reeds piled about 6-12 inches off the ground. Most of the nests contain between four to seven eggs. This year, Smoky had 12 eggs but I suspect that another goose might have dumped her eggs in Smoky's nest!