Introducing geese

[peafowl_Lover]

That might be a gander.

What makes u lean more gander than goose.

 

[peafowl_Lover]

Beautiful! I'm no help with sexing. Anytime I think, "Okay, I've sexed lots of geese by sight now, I'm ready to help questioners on BYC," I start looking at pictures and realize there's lots of little things I'm looking for in geese that pictures cannot convey. I feel like Flo might be a gander, but I will not say that with any degree of confidence. I love ganders; they've got such sweet personalities if you socialize them properly and know to respect their boundaries.

My geese have only molted in the fall no matter how much feather breakage they undergo from mating, fighting, etc.

Is there anything I should look out for to tell that she's a gander or goose? She does have a very sweet personality so I wouldn't really mind but we told the guy we wanted a goose but anyway. I'll send more pics tomorrow.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

What makes u lean more gander than goose.

The longer neck. The posture where it's in front of the other one, and the louder squeaky honk. Mostly the length of neck.

 

[peafowl_Lover]

Oh well, she is what he is!
Yes I was sort of guessing once I let him/her out, she/he seems really calm so hopefully if she is a gander she'll be sweet.

 

[ElGoose]

Oh well, she is what he is!
Yes I was sort of guessing once I let him/her out, she/he seems really calm so hopefully if she is a gander she'll be sweet.

Aw she seems lovely - one of my girls also has a posture like that so she could still be a girl xx I just mentioned this on another post but a clear sign to tell is by her honk - let us know how their bonding goes!

 

[peafowl_Lover]

She has properly honked today. Very very high pitched and squeaky. She hisses a good bit and sticks her beak in the air. I think she's a gander.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

It does look and sound like a gander. Maybe there's goslings in your future?

 

[peafowl_Lover]

Not the near future anyway but I'd sell or give away the eggs if they're fertile

 

[ElGoose]

She has properly honked today. Very very high pitched and squeaky. She hisses a good bit and sticks her beak in the air. I think she's a gander. View attachment 4055255View attachment 4055256

Aww haha sounds like a gander! Make sure to socialise with him a lot so he trusts you and is gentle <3 he seems lovely either way

 

[peafowl_Lover]

He's very nervous and hisses when scared but when I put them to bed he likes snuggles and nibbles my coat. Dandelion was sick of him today and went over and stood by my feet so he wouldn't come over as he's nervous of me.