Will an older goose pair with a younger one?

[DaveK]

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I agree with this poster because I have seen these scenarios acted out. Most species will seek their own kind given a chance. Age doesn't usually play into that and if looking for a bonded breeding pair age isn't what matters there either. I have bred from any number of birds, usually ganders, who were in their teens. They not only get a younger partner; they get who I want them to have.

. Contrary to old maid's notions about not breeding young sires to old women I've done that too with a considerable amount of success. As far as good breeding pairs there is usually way more involved with geese than just being a bundle of raging hormones but if the OP is talking simple companionship and a
social relationship with the same specie I would go ahead and try to provide a partner of any age obtainable. I'll bet things go just fine. Good Luck.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Thats encouraging, because I know my duck isn't going to live as long as my goose and I will want to get him a companion when she does die. As attached as he is to this duck I was worried he might have a hard time when she goes.

 

[Olive Hill]

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He should adjust just fine. As a matter of fact sometimes it's not even necessary the new mate be the appropriate gender. The most strongly bonded pair of geese in my gaggle right now is made up of two ganders.

 

[Miss Lydia]

He should adjust just fine. As a matter of fact sometimes it's not even necessary the new mate be the appropriate gender. The most strongly bonded pair of geese in my gaggle right now is made up of two ganders.
Last edited by Olive Hill (Today 7:07 pm) That would be great then I would be adding another male to go after my ducks, poor girls.

 

[newduckie]

I have had a female turkey for well over a year with no mate. She hangs with the geese, ducks and chickens but I am convinced that she thinks she is a guinea. I recently got a pair of turkeys.. Maybe two months ago.. She still thinks she is a turkey... Maybe when breeding starts she will learn otherwise...

 

[D'Angelo N Va.]

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Why does she think she is a guinea if she hangs out with geese, ducks and chickens???

 

[James Higson]

Do they ever sleep

 

[James Higson]

Do they ever sleep

 

[Miss Lydia]

Kind of

 

[James Higson]

Well I had a night vision camera to look for rats and the geese didn't appear to sleep all night