The African and Chinese goose thread!!

[Miss Lydia]

Our lonely Gnader mat sour large pekin girl,and he screams and fluffs his wings out like he is nuts.

They are nuts, I caught my gander on one of my Runners in the pool the other day, she has always thrown herself at him.

I think she has bit off more than she can chew though with this big boy.

She is hiding them so when she has enough[according to her] she can brood. Are you planning on more goslings?

 

[TheTwoRoos]

Im not sure,with so little space i'm just not sure,they free range but their regular cage where they sleep is prob only big enough for 2.It's cold out somedays, how would the eggs survive?

 

[itsasmallfarm]

how are Africans for guard/alarm geese/pets, just ordered my first ever geese today (so happy hope i can get them this fall), and ordered 1 African hen, i have to say i really like the way these birds/waterfowl look.

 

[Sarkchick]

Have a question you. I have 2 ganders, Toulouse/Brn Chinese which are almost a year old. I have ordered 2 female Toulouse goslings. I would like them to pair off. Not be a trio with 1 left out. Should I separate the ganders and (when time is right) give each a female?? Any ideas?
Thanks for any help

Linda

 

[TheTwoRoos]

I have read up on this kinda stuff and it is actually rare for them to trio up.its actually best to let them figure out an mingle wit eachother.One may like ibe female bettett then thw other one,I think i,d just let em sory thinga out.

 

[Sarkchick]

I have read up on this kinda stuff and it is actually rare for them to trio up.its actually best to let them figure out an mingle wit eachother.One may like ibe female bettett then thw other one,I think i,d just let em sory thinga out.

Thank you, that was my original plan. But woke up last night worrying about it.

Linda

 

[Sarkchick]

Have a question you. I have 2 ganders, Toulouse/Brn Chinese which are almost a year old. I have ordered 2 female Toulouse goslings. I would like them to pair off. Not be a trio with 1 left out. Should I separate the ganders and (when time is right) give each a female?? Any ideas?
Thanks for any help

Linda

@jchny2000

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Quote: Use the see, don't touch method of introduction. Its best to let them choose the mate. Mine are pairing off now.

 

[Sarkchick]

Use the see, don't touch method of introduction. Its best to let them choose the mate. Mine are pairing off now.

Thanks. I understand them choosing their mate. But what is " the see, don't touch method of intro" ??

How is your dad doing?

Linda

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Quote:
He is improving, thanks for asking!
See, don't touch means once the goslings are staying outdoors, its best to keep them divided by a fence from the ganders. Some fellas are receptive to new geese, some are not. Same with hens if they aren't their own hatch. The best method to comingling is to to keep the separated but able to see one another up close and "talk". I've raised all species of poultry and waterfowl I kept this way, and works well. after 2 weeks or so they are socialized.