How long till Chinese geese develop the 'knob" on top of their head?

[farmgirljen]

I got a chinese gossling in my order from cackle hatchery the end of April, I am wondering how long it takes them to develop the knob- it appears that a bulge is forming....Also, how can you sex a goose?

 

[greenfamilyfarms]

I'm not sure about when they will develop the knobs, but the males' knob will be larger.

 

[Windchyme]

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They slowly develop it and it won't get full sized until they are well over a year old. At least that is what happened with my knobbed female.

Paula

 

[Emily sprouse]

These are my geese.
Believed to be a goose and gander.
I was told they are white Chinese geese, but I don't see a knob? They are about 5 months old maybe?

Then I was told they are possibly embdem geese

 

[Poultrybonkers]

It takes them about 8 months to a year to really develope knobs heres my two at 6 years old

 

[Emily sprouse]

From the looks of my photos do you think they're white Chinese or embdem?

 

[Poultrybonkers]

From the looks of my photos do you think they're white Chinese or embdem?

They are def chinese geese

 

[Emily sprouse]

And also I do believe I have a male and a female. The believed gander does have a longer kneck and their is a size difference already.
Can you confirm just by the photo

 

[Poultrybonkers]

And also I do believe I have a male and a female. The believed gander does have a longer kneck and their is a size difference already.
Can you confirm just by the photo

If they are a pair the gander will always be infront of the female

 

[Emily sprouse]

If they are a pair the gander will always be infront of the female

He is for the most part. Unless I happen to make a quick turn.
But these guys are still rather young. Id say maybe 5 months old if that.