The African and Chinese goose thread!!

[chicken hawk 33]

I'm not familiar with the breed.. but honestly to me it looks more like a goose hen.

I,checked he has a male part

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

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Here he is, Jerk was a real stinker of a gander when he was younger but has really mellowed out.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Quote: Oh ok. My larger goose breeds, the hens usually have 2 lobes and the ganders typically 1 or none. But I have surprising things in different species. I have a turkey hen with a beard, and spurs!

 

[chicken hawk 33]

What,should the air cell look like at day six

 

[NathanZee]

What a handsome fella!

Oh goodness, water is not needed at all. Usually its right in the middle of the driveway for my guys

Hope these help you determine fertility.

Thank you I will use those!

I was finally able to get picks of my Roman tufted gander.see the two bulges that's what I was talking about.

It looks like fat deposits to me.

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

What,should the air cell look like at day six

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/491013/goose-incubation-hatching-guide-completed
Will answer with pictures several of the questions you are asking.

 

[MichalK]

He does look like Ganso handsome bird.

Here he is, Jerk was a real stinker of a gander when he was younger but has really mellowed out.

 

[chicken hawk 33]

https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/491013/goose-incubation-hatching-guide-completed
Will answer with pictures several of the questions you are asking.

not really helpfull

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

He does look like Ganso handsome bird.
Quote: Thanks! I really need to get new pictures lol. This was 2 winters ago, Jerk is almost 3 now. My Chinese are 4 this March, my youngest are the American Buffs, they are 2.

 

[NathanZee]

@jchny2000 , I opened the egg, but in a effort to preserve the shell for sentimental reasons, the yolk fell apart and I couldn't tell if it was fertile. For the next egg I will just crack it normally and I should be able to tell. I was surprised to find out that goose eggs actually taste excellent!