swan geese questions.

[blueraven]

Got a pair of swan geese goslings. And I was wondering do they fly when adults. As I might pinion them.

 

[Dr. Todd]

Are they the true, wild species or one of the swan goose derived breeds? Where did you get them from? Swan geese can fly, their domesticated counterparts cannot.

DT

 

[blueraven]

I know they are swan geese I saw the parents. I got them from a hobby farm. North of me in Oshkosh wi. They are probably 4 weeks. And are very skittish . As the parents were raising them. And do you know if they can be showed in fairs?

 

[Dr. Todd]

If they're swan geese, no they can't be shown. Only the domestic breeds derived from them (African and Chinese) have breed standards.

 

[blueraven]

thank you and do you recommend pinioning them or just trimming feathers.

 

[Dr. Todd]

Have you ever pinioned a bird before?

 

[blueraven]

Yes I have I do it to my hybrid mallard/cayugas as they can fly.

 

[blueraven]

They are going to be free range also.

 

[Dr. Todd]

The goslings are too old for a simple pinioning like you'd do for a gosling only a few days old. By 4 weeks there's a lot more blood flow to the wing.

 

[blueraven]

Yeah that's why I haven't yet. Do you take them to the vet