Natasha

[Magnolia Ducks]

Guys, I am starting to think Natasha might be Nathan. When I had the other goose pair, the female was fairly quiet and oinked instead of honked. Also, the female had lobes. Natasha has not developed lobes and she honks. She is 4 months old. I am a novice with geese. Any advice?

 

[The goose girl]

Lobes are not gender specific, they have to do with breed. Oinks and honks are more revealing. At 4-5 months there should be deep "oinking" sounds from a goose, at least for greylag breeds. I don't know about Chinese and African geese.

 

[Magnolia Ducks]

That's what I thought. I suspect she was mis sexed at the hatchery. I will know for sure if no eggs show up in a couple of months. I am getting a gosling next month for company and it is unknown gender. If it turns out goose then I am good. If gander, I will know to order two mates for them. Thanks for correcting me on lobes.