The one with rounded head (top right and bottom pic) looks to be a gander, the other one I´m in between. It doesn´t have the hunkiness of a gander, but it has quite a coarse face, so in the middle.
Hi there. I was just wondering if any of you are able to differentiate between the sexes by looking at some photos of two particular subjects. My 2 American Buffs that will be turning 3 months old on Aug. 5th. If so, what kinds of shots would be the most helpful. Head shots, head and body, feet and head...you catch what I'm saying, right? Please let me know or I'll have to post ALL their pics. and nobody has THAT much time!!! Thanks for your help in advance!
Just my 2cents but I think at 3 months your just seeing normal goose behavior not mating behavior. I could be wrong though I often am@ livininbrazil...Thank you for responding to my question. I agree with both your observations. 1. that the one with the rounded head is a gander, and 2. that the other one could possibly be either.
Well, since that post, Gus (the round headed gander) has been seen 'nibbling' on the back of the presumed female with the manly features, Gabi, while swimming. I've also seen where he'll lift his foot up and kind of try and place it on her back. Also while swimming.I've witnessed ducks doing similar things right before they mate and I know that geese will mate in the water too, just like ducks. So now I'm REALLY leaning towards calling Gabi a girl goose !!!
So what does everyone think? Are these displays signs of attraction in the goose world and I really DO have a male and a female? Or am I misinterpreting what are actually just normal, everyday goose behaviors?
LivininBrazil, what's your opinion? I'm still too new to geese to be certain. Thanks!
A male will mount a male. A female will mount a female. The thing to look for is the one underneath.... a female will flatten her back, and lower herself, whereas a male underneath will usually object. However, I do agree with Lydia:@ livininbrazil...Thank you for responding to my question. I agree with both your observations. 1. that the one with the rounded head is a gander, and 2. that the other one could possibly be either.
Well, since that post, Gus (the round headed gander) has been seen 'nibbling' on the back of the presumed female with the manly features, Gabi, while swimming. I've also seen where he'll lift his foot up and kind of try and place it on her back. Also while swimming.I've witnessed ducks doing similar things right before they mate and I know that geese will mate in the water too, just like ducks. So now I'm REALLY leaning towards calling Gabi a girl goose !!!
So what does everyone think? Are these displays signs of attraction in the goose world and I really DO have a male and a female? Or am I misinterpreting what are actually just normal, everyday goose behaviors?
LivininBrazil, what's your opinion? I'm still too new to geese to be certain. Thanks!
I´ve never seen mine show this behaviour at this age.Just my 2cents but I think at 3 months your just seeing normal goose behavior not mating behavior. I could be wrong though I often am
The only pic that makes me wonder if it´s a male is the 4th one. In that pic, the neck is arched, and it seems to have a brow. On the other hand, it has quite a fine head. On the other hand, it´s not exactly feminine-looking. I´m on the fence. Time will tell, like Flockman....and like my first ones, where I was sure I had a male and two females, as two were really sweet and dainty, and one was bolshy, confident, and a good bit bigger than the other two. well, I bought more geese, and was surprised to find out this one was a female! Time will tell.
Hi there. I was just wondering if any of you are able to differentiate between the sexes by looking at some photos of two particular subjects. My 2 American Buffs that will be turning 3 months old on Aug. 5th. If so, what kinds of shots would be the most helpful. Head shots, head and body, feet and head...you catch what I'm saying, right? Please let me know or I'll have to post ALL their pics. and nobody has THAT much time!!! Thanks for your help in advance!
When you´re sure of what you have there, let us know won´t you?
