Is there a way of looking at a canadian goose on a lake and seeing if it is male or female? Do the mate for life like swans?
2006-07-05 09:16:28 · 11 answers · asked by Sarita 1 in Pets ➔ Birds
ok goose,gander I got the name wrong you know what i ment but tried to be clever and correct me as you did not know the answer.
Ducks as in Malards dont mate for life. if you round any lake the hen is always alone with her chics unlike Coot and Geese Who appear to be more family orientated. Men can be similar to Drakes love her and leave her up the duff and let your mates have a go as well. Thanks not Mating for life!
2006-07-05 09:28:49 · update #1
I wanted to know as a bet im with a collegue we are starting RSPCA wildlife training soon so i have been doing research
2006-07-05 09:46:07 · update #2
A goose is always female .. were it male it would be a gander. :-)
2006-07-05 09:19:31 · answer #1 · answered by sam21462 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The females are a little larger and rounder in shape, the males are a little smaller and more streamlined. So it helps if there are several in the same area to get an idea, but its easier to see the difference when they are on land.
2006-07-05 17:49:18 · answer #2 · answered by sarah c 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The male will have more predominate colors, the females one plain color and Yes they do mate for life and ducks do also and if the mate dies they are very dis trout. Unlike humans.
2006-07-05 16:22:21 · answer #3 · answered by g-day mate 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
With Canada geese, females tend to have shorter, curved necks......males have longer necks, more vertical/upright, but curved......I noticed this difference through casual observation of Canada geese.......These geese also appear to mate for life....... :-)
2006-07-05 16:22:40 · answer #4 · answered by fiddlefix 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
They do mate for life, but if you want to tell a male from a female, you have to grab it and check its hole for a penis.
2006-07-05 16:20:13 · answer #5 · answered by zharantan 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
the goose is female
the gander is male
2006-07-05 16:20:53 · answer #6 · answered by HoneyBee24-7-365 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The female will eventually lay eggs.......Otherwise, chicks will always swim behind the female.
2006-07-05 19:15:49 · answer #7 · answered by emjay1212001 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The one with lipstick on is the female....or a confused male :-(
2006-07-05 16:23:57 · answer #8 · answered by John C 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I agree with sam21462
2006-07-05 16:21:54 · answer #9 · answered by jdc591 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ha ha just for mark
PUT DOWN THAT GOOSE!!!
sorry i dont actually know why are you bothered?
2006-07-05 16:42:03 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋