Lobes on Broody Goose

[plantcityhomestead]

My broody goose is finally off the nest and I noticed that her lobes have virtually disappeared. I was wondering if this is typical. She is eating like a little pig now, so I am sure her belly will soon be back to normal, but I did not push her to eat when she was on the nest. If the weight loss is greater than normal, I will encourage her to eat more next year.

 

[Goose and Fig]

Its normal for them to lose some weight, and even get pale feet sometimes. She'll probably be moulting and making new feathers and back to her beautiful self really soon.

 

[plantcityhomestead]

Its normal for them to lose some weight, and even get pale feet sometimes. She'll probably be moulting and making new feathers and back to her beautiful self really soon.

Yep, she got the pale feet too. My gander is already moulting and the yard is covered with feathers. I can't imagine what it will be like if they both molt at the same time. It will look like we had snow in Florida.

 

[Oregon Blues]

Yes. they are like camels.

those lobes are full of fat and that is what she is living on while she is on the nest. My geese will barely get off the nest to drink and they refuse to take the time to eat.

I do toss a handful of cat food into the nest every day, and she will eat that, but won't eat anything else even if I put it in the nest.

 

[plantcityhomestead]

Thanks Oregon. I'll try the cat food next year.