How to distinguish male and female geese?
Geese are a common type of poultry that go through different stages as they grow, including chicks, young geese, and adult geese. During the growth of geese, it is very important to distinguish between male and female. The sex of the goose can be judged by looking at its characteristics such as appearance, behavior, and voice.
1. Appearance characteristics.
1.Observe body size: Male geese are usually larger than female geese, with a robust physique, a thick and long neck, a large head, and a slightly slanted body forward. Female geese are relatively short, with a slender neck and a wedge-shaped body.
2.Observe the feathers: The feathers of male geese are usually fuller, denser, and more colorful than those of female geese. The feathers of the mother goose are relatively sparse and slightly lighter in color.
3.Observation**: Place the goose on a flat ground and gently turn it over, if there is a spiral protrusion inside, it is a male goose;If it is smooth inside, it is a female goose.
2. Behavioral characteristics.
1.Observation posture: The male goose walks with a high posture, head held high, and the soles of the feet are broad;The female goose has a relatively low posture, walks with her head bowed, and has small soles.
2.Observe Territorial Awareness: Male geese are usually more territorial minded, preferring to move around and warn other animals not to approach;Female geese are relatively gentle and less territorial.
3.Observe courtship behavior: During the breeding season, male geese will show courtship behaviors to female geese, such as extending their necks, spreading their wings, making calls, etc.;The mother goose, on the other hand, is relatively quiet.
3. Sound characteristics.
1.Listen to the call: The call of the male goose is usually low and loud, while the call of the female goose is more sharp and harsh.
2.Listen to the chirping: When the male goose is threatened or excited, it will also make a call, which is more sharp and harsh;Female geese usually do not make a song.
By observing the characteristics of the goose in terms of appearance, behavior, and voice, it is possible to roughly judge its sex. However, it should be noted that these characteristics are not absolute, because differences between different breeds and individuals will also affect the judgment results. Therefore, in practice, it is necessary to combine a variety of methods to make judgments.