What is the best way to ID geese?

[plantcityhomestead]

Bhonkers: This year I waited to leg band until the birds were adult sized. I memorized the markings and know which line they are from and which was the oldest (lower number). That is easy enough with less than 20 birds from two sets of parents. I don't think I will mentally be able to keep track of goslings born to up to six sets of parents this upcoming breeding season, so I am going to have to do banding from very early on. The leg bands used on goslings will have to be changed to larger ones as they grow: At least until they are about 4-5 months old when the adult bands become the right size. I am going to have to research the metal wing bands. I should probably invest in some of these and band all the breeding stock with them (other flocks would be okay with leg bands). Things could get away from me very quickly if I don't have good records and identification once I have brought in a couple more bloodlines next spring. Shellie: Where do you buy your wing bands, if you don't mind sharing your source? Thanks.... Rhonda

I have been reading about chicken math since I joined BYC, guess there is goose math too.

cindy

 

[CelticOaksFarm]

I am thinking Sept/Oct to wing band again. I have permits and testing between now and then as well to renew.

 

[plantcityhomestead]

I am thinking Sept/Oct to wing band again. I have permits and testing between now and then as well to renew.

Oh no, I am in trouble. Your juvie sebbies might be ready by then. I will not bring a cage. I will not bring a cage.........

Good luck with all the testing and permits.

cindy

 

[CelticOaksFarm]

Thanks Cindy,

It's all easy peasy just time consuming and scheduling. You could bring up your group you are keeping and we could band them that day too. I have a set of blue bands with just numbers on them. The brass with the farm name I use on the goose flocks.

 

[plantcityhomestead]

Thanks Cindy,
It's all easy peasy just time consuming and scheduling. You could bring up your group you are keeping and we could band them that day too. I have a set of blue bands with just numbers on them. The brass with the farm name I use on the goose flocks.

Thanks for the offer Shellie, but driving clear across the state with my geese is not their idea of fun. I will be official holder of yours so I can get up close and personal instructions for banding. I will wear long sleeves and heavy jeans. I'm sure your flock not going to be happy to be my guinea pigs. I can't wait to see your geese.

cindy

 

[CelticOaksFarm]

Sounds fair, I do actually need to band a couple of the adults. The girls are super easy to handle, the boys, well they are boys.

 

[duluthralphie]

Wow and old thread that popped up when I clicked on an ad...


So I will revive it and tell everyone the best way to ID a goose.



The best way to ID geese is package a goose and clearly mark the package then place it in the Freezer.......