Anyone have experience with Canada Geese?

[Miss Lydia]

Yeah, it's a gene # deal like the muscovy/mallard cross that results in mules. One of our local parks (10 years ago at least) had an African type goose that paired with a Canada gander. They raised 3 goslings - sort of a dilute Canada coloring with orange feet. Mother died that winter but the young birds are still alive and fly with the resident Canada flock. They stand out when they are foraging as they are somewhat larger and more blocky. Whenever you see one the other two are close at hand. Makes me wonder if Canada 'families' hang together when they mature.

Interesting.

 

[blueraven]

I got some better photos for you all to take a look at , not sure why they say she was a mix. They probably thought she was from the mark on her head but not sure, and thats what made me thing she was a giant subspeices.

what you think??

thanks for looking you all are very helpfu



the 3 images i took of her yesterday

l her feet are more of a grey than my normal goose ,


this is him.

 

[Miss Lydia]

She looks like pure Canada to me, There is a species of Canada called Giant Canada Honkers maybe that is what she is. this is according to Strombergs. Sure is pretty.

 

[JJRS]

Foot color "shade" may vary from line to line as long just as its a shade of gray. The bird in the pictures provided looks to be 100% Giant Canadian. The bar on the forehead is the species hallmark.

Added: Giants have the lightest feather coloring of all normal Canada subspecies. IMO-You were told it is a hybrid because the seller lacks a sale and disposal permit.

 

[blueraven]

what would you suggest i do? , and how do you think they get this bird without a permit?

 

[JJRS]

Call them back and ask for transfer paperwork. If they don't have it you may wish to return the bird and see if they will refund your money. I would not venture a guess at the origin of the bird but just use your imagination...

 

[blueraven]

Just to let everyone know who reads this post. and doesnt freak out.
I was able to contact the owner and find out were this bird came from. Yes she was a giant they said. they just though and she came from a hatchery in MN. they themselves bought her from a feed mill. I dont think they knew they had to give the new owner a permit. I just got a Fax from them tonight so she is all taken care of and i am so happy she is from a hatchery. anyone have any name ideas??


and thanks again for your help

 

[Miss Lydia]

Just to let everyone know who reads this post. and doesnt freak out.
I was able to contact the owner and find out were this bird came from. Yes she was a giant they said. they just though and she came from a hatchery in MN. they themselves bought her from a feed mill. I dont think they knew they had to give the new owner a permit. I just got a Fax from them tonight so she is all taken care of and i am so happy she is from a hatchery. anyone have any name ideas??


and thanks again for your help

I like the name Emmie Lou,

 

[JJRS]

Good deal.

 

[terrid02]

Hi all, I'm new on here. I don't own any chickens or geese, however my mom does and she is desperately looking for a female canada goose, she has a odd man out in her group and needs a female for him. She does have a license for them and lives in the Tampa, Florida area. If anyone knows where she could get one we would appreciate it.