Breeding age for geese?

[farmdude]

I have a year old Embden Gander that has been mating with an older goose. Just wondering if her eggs will be fertile.

 

[nivtup]

The first few might not be fertile, as the young gander will probably need to practice for a while.

I would bet that at some point this spring he will get it all figured out, and the eggs will be fertile.



Good luck

 

[farmdude]

I have observed their "Dance" and he is hitting the mark. I was just wondering if he can be fertile at such a young age. The goose laid her first egg today.

 

[pete55]

Yes they can be fertyile as yearlings but not reliably, especially the very large exhibition Embdens. Their fertility is better at 2 years old and they're more experienced with courtship and mating

 

[farmdude]

The Embden's sister laid an egg today. I wasn't expecting any until next year as she is only a year old as well.