Need some advice on goose breeding

[PhantomSlayer]

In 2023 we got a toulouse and a buff american. The toulouse is the gander and the buff is our goose. If I were to bring in more female goslings of other breeds for next year breeding would he only pair with our original goose or would he accept and breed with all the others as well? Or would I have to bring in another male?

 

[AGeese]

I wouldn't bring in another male. It just depends, he may mate with 1 or 2 more or not. Both my ganders prefer the same 2 of the 3 geese. But they will also take whatever opportunities that present themselves.

 

[PhantomSlayer]

I wouldn't bring in another male. It just depends, he may mate with 1 or 2 more or not. Both my ganders prefer the same 2 of the 3 geese. But they will also take whatever opportunities that present themselves.

I don't want to bring in another male but I hatch eggs to sell goslings. I don't think I'd find much demand in our area for goose eggs for eating.

 

[AGeese]

If you were closer I'd be tempted to hand you Romette, and Lil' Sissy, even throw in Lil' Rome's as a bonus

 

[PhantomSlayer]

Meet our new rescue lol Unexpected but necessary to bring in. I have no idea if its a goose or a gander. I just could not let it stay where it was.

 

[PhantomSlayer]

Our known goose Gizzy ignores it. Our gander Gus is giving a few nips when it gets to close but the new goose is really interested in Gus. It's following him and wants to eat and drink with him.

I just don't know if any of these are signs of a goose or gander. I do know I really want to put more weight on it lol Also I do wish I could fill a kiddy pool so it could take a proper bath but to cold lol.

 

[AGeese]

Do you know how old it is? May be a hen. Doesn't look like it has much for paunches. What kind of sounds is it making?

 

[PhantomSlayer]

Do you know how old it is? May be a hen. Doesn't look like it has much for paunches. What kind of sounds is it making?

I'm trying to find out what month it was bought. But definately not a year old yet. Based on how it's acting its not really trying to fight with Gus our gander. Gus was already aggressive this time of year in his first year. I believe it might be unweight which doesn't help with looking for pouches lol.

Thats the thing it's ALOT less vocal than ours. I'm still trying to figure out if it sounds more like our goose or our gander. And I've tried getting a video but it's like it knows I'm trying to record it so it goes quiet lol

 

[PhantomSlayer]

Do you know how old it is? May be a hen. Doesn't look like it has much for paunches. What kind of sounds is it making?

March 29th was when they were bought as goslings. I don't know how old but probably only a few days old at max.

 

[AGeese]

March 29th was when they were bought as goslings. I don't know how old but probably only a few days old at max.

My young male did follow the parents around too. Guessing you'll probably know around March.