Can you put two ganders together?

[eggcited2]

I have a single African Grey gander. Got him at a farmer's market. He seems to be doing fine, but also seems lonely or like he is looking for a friend.

Would it work out if I got another gander, for him to have a friend? I don't want a hen, cause I do not want eggs nor goslings. And I know ganders will get mean if a hen is around and if there is a nest.

If two ganders can be put together: does it have to be same breed or another kind of goose.

Thanks.

 

[Lollipop]

I have a single African Grey gander. Got him at a farmer's market. He seems to be doing fine, but also seems lonely or like he is looking for a friend.

Would it work out if I got another gander, for him to have a friend? I don't want a hen, cause I do not want eggs nor goslings. And I know ganders will get mean if a hen is around and if there is a nest.

If two ganders can be put together: does it have to be same breed or another kind of goose.

Thanks.

Never done it, but I don't see any problems. Geese seem to only fight when it's breeding season. I only have two ganders left, because of predation, but they were raised together from different broods. They like the company, but would of course prefer a female. When it's breeding season, they still fight, even though we have no girls. Gander fights are never bloody and never amount to much. Breed probably won't matter, either. Good luck..........Pop

 

[larkflying]

I have two ganders that are best friends -- Bumble and Goliath. They do everything together, even courting the girls

. I think 2 ganders would probably do fine and a gander would be easier to find than a goose.

One warning though, during breeding season, if they have a small yard, or a fence with a tight corner, then one can get cornered and maybe even stuck in the fence. I had that problem a couple times till I separated the two that are friends from the other gander. They would gang up on him and it wasn't pretty. I think with one two geese, and no females, that you probably wouldn't have to worry about that.

 

[mickeyjames]

Geese do BEST in paris or "gaggles". ANY other male breed will be fine after an initial adjustment but, of course, same/same is the easiest. Single males are also EASIER to come by and cheaper as some people will not sell a single female for this very reason as they do get depressed. You will see the beahviour change with 2 and of course sometimes you end up with a bad gander who is just irritable as with ANY animal really. If that is the case, people here or locally are always willing to swap or trade or have a nice roast dinner. The end all, geese are better and happier in pairs. And two boys will be fine.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

i have 3 gander 3 geese together. they all do fine. the most "fighting" i ever see is mating times, they get hateful and the offending bird goes on their way.. But the geese seem to pick a mate and stick with them. Sure easier then the chickens, promise you that. If you add a "friend" get the same age about, introduce them gradually. They can be territorial.
Good luck!

 

[Scarlett and Melanie]

I have three ganders, three geese - Pilgrims - about 11 months old. One gander has always been "the boss". A couple of days ago, he became very aggressive to another gander. I have stayed out of the confrontations. The "victim" is still mingling at times, but if "the boss" feels like it, he will go after him for no apparent reason . The gander will stay away from the gaggle for a while, then try to mingle again. Is this the start of mating? I thought they were still a little young to pair.

 

[Lollipop]

I have three ganders, three geese - Pilgrims - about 11 months old. One gander has always been "the boss". A couple of days ago, he became very aggressive to another gander. I have stayed out of the confrontations. The "victim" is still mingling at times, but if "the boss" feels like it, he will go after him for no apparent reason . The gander will stay away from the gaggle for a while, then try to mingle again. Is this the start of mating? I thought they were still a little young to pair.

That's normal. I have 4 ganders and 2 geese. The older 2 ganders fight at this time of year(soon breeding season)..........Pop

 

[Scarlett and Melanie]

Thanks very much!