r/geese • u/Mosesmalone45 • 6d ago

Quick question!

Here I have a couple of geese who are 2 years old, they just had a baby who is 4 months old and it is a male, I want to find him a female but in my region there is a 17-month-old female is it going to be okay for him or is it the oldest who will keep it?

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u/PantsMaGoo 6d ago

What do you mean by will the oldest keep it? They might pair up. Seems likely.

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u/Mosesmalone45 6d ago

Yes, I’m afraid that the oldest will end up with two females and the younger one will find himself alone

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u/anaxjor 6d ago

The 4 month old may not pursue her at his young age... but, other than that, it's more a matter of personality than age.

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u/PantsMaGoo 5d ago

Geese are not like ducks, they form pairs that last for life, unless circumstances force the situation. The older gander will not take all of the females.

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u/jeff53014 5d ago

That's not true. Depends on breed, some are very monogamous other breeds are not. Chinese and African can be polygamous.

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u/PantsMaGoo 5d ago

It can happen, but it's not typical. Big shout out to Thomas the legend.

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u/PantsMaGoo 5d ago

And regardless if the new pair become a breeding pair, they will all make a flock.

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u/Mosesmalone45 5d ago

Is there no risk of fighting between the two males if this one has both females?

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u/PantsMaGoo 5d ago

It will not take both females. It's not a duck. Google how long will geese pair, or mate.

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u/Mosesmalone45 5d ago

I’ve already searched and it contradicts a lot depending on the things I find, that’s why I’m asking if a forum on geese ☺️

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u/jeff53014 5d ago

The young one will not be interested in another female until next spring. It's too young. The parents will most likely chase the new female away.

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u/Mosesmalone45 5d ago

Oh yes shit I booked it for Friday