Geese

[Jb2002101]

hi, I have two geese. (Embden geese). I'm sure of the sex of one, but the other I'm unsure of, they are both adults, one of them is nesting at the minute. The other one did try to breed with the one nesting. (Female). But do only male geese breed with females, is my one a male/female it does have a few characteristics, that you would expect a male to have, hissing, call out quite a lot, also lowering the head, when he hisses and shakes the head in the ground. Also because of her nesting would she know if her eggs are fertile? As well. So please could anyone help me I'm unsure, I'm quite new to this, and would li,e to learn more. Thank you

 

[Jb2002101]

The one at the back I'm unsure of, so please could you help.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC. Sorry, I know nothing about geese, but you'll get yours answers if you post on this forum - https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/geese.47/

 

[Yorkshire Coop]

Hi

Glad you could join the flock! I'm afraid I'm no good with geese, I've only incubated and hatched their eggs. To be quite honest adult geese scare me! Nice birds you have there and I'm sure the keepers in the geese section will be able to help you with all your questions.

Enjoy your time here on BYC

 

[Kiki]

Welcome aboard!
We are glad you joined our flock.
This video will help you learn how to navigate this site:

Get settled in and share some more pics of your flock!

 

[drumstick diva]

Welcome to BYC. Geese scare me too, since a few years ago when a Canadian goose bit me hard on the knee cap. I didn't know anything without teeth could inflict such a painful bite.

 

[sourland]

The bird pictured appears to be a gander, but gender ID can be difficult on body type alone.

 

[rjohns39]

Hi and welcome to BYC We're thrilled that you've decided to join our little flock

 

[RodNTN]

Hello there! And It is wonderful to have you here with us, best wishes!

 

[OneMountainAcres]

Welcome to BYC! Glad you've joined us!

I hope you figure out his/her gender! It took me 6 months to learn that my two geese are both boys lol.

Sunshine and Lollipop

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