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As my geese mature I noticed a floppy dangling flap between their legs. I was wondering what it was and what it means. After a Google search I discover it's called a paunch. Does anyone know the purpose of this? Is it fat storage? Just curious. Geese are new to me this year. :) I'm reading about single paunch, and double paunch,,:idunno,,,anyone want to discuss this with me? :)
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Hmm I do not actually know what they are used for. I do know that some breeds are bred for a "single lobe/paunch," most though have a double...although with Chance, the CP gander...he doesn't seem to have one at all. I'm curious to read the answers here!
 
DiYMama540 said:
Hmm I do not actually know what they are used for. I do know that some breeds are bred for a "single lobe/paunch," most though have a double...although with Chance, the CP gander...he doesn't seem to have one at all. I'm curious to read the answers here!
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Thanks for answering. It's an interesting thing to see. At first I thought they were deformed, but it's good to know it's normal. Mine seem to have a single, with one goose really dangling down.
 

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