Molting season?

[JamieMcClain]

Is it molting season? My 2 Toulouse geese (female born this may) seem to be loosing so many of their feathers they’re starting to look a little rough. They are the first time I’ve ever owned geese so was just wondering if it’s normal. I tried to check them over for mites and bug but didn’t find anything, although they weren’t very cooperative. We live in northwest Missouri if that helps.

 

[Goosebaby]

It’s normal.

 

[JamieMcClain]

It’s normal.

Oh good. I was very scared they were getting sick or something!

 

[Goosebaby]

Oh good. I was very scared they were getting sick or something!

Yeah goslings first molt is weird, their feathers to begin with are odd because they’re bodies were going through so many changes while they were growing which is why I think they molt and grow a new set in before they’re even a year old.

 

[Bo Garrett]

It is normal, generally they will begin to molt right around the summer solstice, they are very sensitive to photoperiod changes and will begin to drop large numbers of feathers quickly in preparation for fall.

Blessings,

Bo

 

[HorsesRMe123]

Is it molting season? My 2 Toulouse geese (female born this may) seem to be loosing so many of their feathers they’re starting to look a little rough. They are the first time I’ve ever owned geese so was just wondering if it’s normal. I tried to check them over for mites and bug but didn’t find anything, although they weren’t very cooperative. We live in northwest Missouri if that helps.

Yup it’s normal! My goslings both have their feathers spread everywhere across my yard. It’s like it’s snowing in summer! So don’t worry, totally normal.

 

[JamieMcClain]

Yup it’s normal! My goslings both have their feathers spread everywhere across my yard. It’s like it’s snowing in summer! So don’t worry, totally normal.

Yes! So many feathers everywhere!

 

[Leader Bee]

Just checking on when molting season is this year? Norbert managed to singe his tail feathers on the gas fire last year and his butt has looked a mess for ages; I was hoping they'd grow back properly this year and I thought it might be about time for that to happen?

 

[Goosebaby]

Last year my flock molted July to September. It varies by bird and by year.

 

[Goosebaby]

My gander Helios just started molting, it’s his first year.