House Goose Thread

[RugenerGooser]

Just wanted to address to the spinach this is Not good for the geese....

Thanks for that. I do have a list of what is toxic to waterfowl. I will pull it up and post it.

January

 

[RugenerGooser]

Just wanted to address to the spinach this is Not good for the geese....

Hi RURU...

I used to give my ducks spinach from time to time with no problems. Of course we are talking about geese on this thread. What is it about the spinach that is not good for them.

January

LOL!

 

[RURU]

Too much iron I believe and that can block their systems up. I can not have it being on dialysis because it is too much potassium!

 

[RugenerGooser]

Too much iron I believe and that can block their systems up. I can not have it being on dialysis because it is too much potassium!

There is something about too much of it in waterfowl having an effect on bone density. It was a rare treat way back when for the ducks, but I prefer the kale. I have a seven page list of things harmful to avian species, and I looked at it after your post and saw that if given in more than small quantities. Better to err on the side of caution on that one...I agree. I know that being on kidney dialysis means you have to stay away from many things; not to mention the toll it takes on the patient having to undergo it for as long as you have. You will be in my prayers RURU.

Most Sincerely,
January

P.S. Have a Blessed day and Shalom, shalom to you!

 

[RugenerGooser]

Too much iron I believe and that can block their systems up. I can not have it being on dialysis because it is too much potassium!

RURU...I just found this.

Ducky Foods to Avoid​

Some foods that you may think are good for your ducks and geese may actually be bad for them. Spinach is one of a few seemingly healthy treats that your ducks may love, but that should actually be avoided. Beneficial calcium that your hens need for their egg laying binds with the oxalic acid in spinach and is then removed from their system. Some other snacks that are high in oxalate and should be avoided are:
Beets, celery, collard greens, dandelion greens, eggplant, escarole, green beans, kale, leeks, okra, parsley, parsnips, peppers, pokeweed, popcorn, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, rhubarb, rutabagas, sorrel, squash, swiss chard, tomato sauce, turnip greens, watercress and yams.

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[RugenerGooser]

RURU...I just found this.

Ducky Foods to Avoid​

Some foods that you may think are good for your ducks and geese may actually be bad for them. Spinach is one of a few seemingly healthy treats that your ducks may love, but that should actually be avoided. Beneficial calcium that your hens need for their egg laying binds with the oxalic acid in spinach and is then removed from their system. Some other snacks that are high in oxalate and should be avoided are:
Beets, celery, collard greens, dandelion greens, eggplant, escarole, green beans, kale, leeks, okra, parsley, parsnips, peppers, pokeweed, popcorn, sweet potatoes, pumpkin, rhubarb, rutabagas, sorrel, squash, swiss chard, tomato sauce, turnip greens, watercress and yams.

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OY VEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I did not know there were this many. I would think if it affects hens, then it would also affect the bone density in both sexes since the oxalic acid zaps calcium. KALE AND CELERY TOO?!

January

 

[The goose girl]

OY VEY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I did not know there were this many. I would think if it affects hens, then it would also affect the bone density in both sexes since the oxalic acid zaps calcium. KALE AND CELERY TOO?!

January

That list is very controversial. It's been discussed in a previous thread (last year, I think). As far as I remember, it's from majesticsanctuary.com. They do seem somewhat fundamentalist about waterfowl - in the adoption contract you have to agree not to let the bird free range unsupervised or swim in open water.

 

[Wolkeana]

I've posted this in a separate thread, but figured it can't hurt to re-post it here. I'm looking for a great home for my goose - I'm in Michigan (east side). He's almost two months old, an Embden, healthy, and very well behaved. He has a diaper, and is very good about wearing it. I got guilted into taking a rejected, dying, day-old gosling but I really don't have the set-up to keep a goose. I don't want to return him to where he came from (not impressed with the conditions) and am hoping to find a "crazy goose person" who would like a friendly, well-behaved companion for their goose/geese. I've never been much of a bird person, but have to admit he's (she's?) converted me. If I had a house with a yard, I'd keep him in a second, and get another goose for his company! His name's Oberon (Shakespeare, not Bells) and my sister's written him a blog (Oberonthegoose.blogspot.com) so even if you don't want him, you might find it interesting. She's quite a bit behind, though... He's actually huge (and handsome) now, not cute and tiny anymore.

 

[ermer124]

I wish you weren't in michigan. I would love to have an embden. I have a toulouse thats about 3 months now and she needs a friend. I got her a pair of duck thinking that they could be friends but she didn't like them so it looks like a goose is my best bet. I dont know if mine is a boy or a girl though so im not sure what sex i need to get. I just call her a girl from habit lol

 

[Miss Lydia]

I've posted this in a separate thread, but figured it can't hurt to re-post it here. I'm looking for a great home for my goose - I'm in Michigan (east side). He's almost two months old, an Embden, healthy, and very well behaved. He has a diaper, and is very good about wearing it. I got guilted into taking a rejected, dying, day-old gosling but I really don't have the set-up to keep a goose. I don't want to return him to where he came from (not impressed with the conditions) and am hoping to find a "crazy goose person" who would like a friendly, well-behaved companion for their goose/geese. I've never been much of a bird person, but have to admit he's (she's?) converted me. If I had a house with a yard, I'd keep him in a second, and get another goose for his company! His name's Oberon (Shakespeare, not Bells) and my sister's written him a blog (Oberonthegoose.blogspot.com) so even if you don't want him, you might find it interesting. She's quite a bit behind, though... He's actually huge (and handsome) now, not cute and tiny anymore.

Someone posted on here last week looking for you about your goose. They lived in Michigan also.