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Geese

Known for their distinctive "Honk!", geese are either gray (Anser), white (Chen), or black (Branta). Here you can find questions and answers about the various geese, their migration patters, size, weight, and more.

1,163 Questions

What is the name for a Hawaiian goose?

Nene

The Nene, also known as Nēnē and Hawaiian Goose, (Branta sandvicensis) is a species of goose endemic to the Hawaiian Islands.

Can a rooster mate a goose?

Sadly no, the sperm would only fertilize those of it own species. Not the same exact species (brown duck with Europe duck would work) other wise weed have bunny mouse.

Can chickens live with geese?

Yes! So long as there is balance. You do not want a herd of 50 sheep to one or two chickens, likewise you do not want a flock of 50 birds to one or two sheep. The important thing here is balance. Letting your chickens roam in your sheep pasture is a great way to keep flies down! The chickens scratch the dirt looking for weed seeds, grubs and bugs. Fly larvae hatches in fecal piles left behind by any livestock, including sheep. Chickens have no qualm picking the newly hatched larvae and eggs out and thus reducing your fly population. Also, the addition of nitrogen rich chicken poop will aid in faster decomposition of sheep or any other livestock manure with the added benefit of providing nitrogen to the pasture graze crop which helps it grow faster. Win win situation. Be aware though that, you want to look at what potential parasites the two might share and determine what you are going to do to prevent anything from contaminating the other. I personally let my chickens into my goat pastures--not terribly different from sheep. A parasite that chickens and goat share is Coccidia and I make sure that is is always in check.

How long is a chicken's laying season?

A chicken's laying season is all year long, although may slow down in the winter time due to shorter days. If the hen lays enough eggs where she feels there are enough for a 'clutch', her laying will stop as she prepares to incubate and hatch her brood, which generally takes 21 days. After a few more weeks, she will start to lay eggs again.

How many different types of meat can you get?

With chickens and poultry you have two types of meat quality available. The white meat comes from the least muscled parts of the bird like the breast. You also have dark meat, which is the more heavily muscled parts of the bird and therefore has Myoglobin proteins that transfer greater amounts of oxygen. The dark meat of the chicken contains greater quantities of vitamins A, K, B6, niacin, folate, pantothenic acid along with minerals like selenium, phosphorus and zinc.

What can you feed to the geese?

Geese are not vegetarians and so, they feed on slugs, snails and small rodents like hamsters, mice and baby rats. Do not leave your goose alone with any of these animals you may have as a pets, unless you want to explain were Mr. Hamster went to. They also eats things like salad, vegetables, fruit and grain. Things like slug pellets can be toxic so keep them out of the reach of your feathery friends!

Do hybrid hens lay fertile eggs?

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Can geese eat cake?

well there is this one species of duck called the

Anas Platyrhynchos

that eats human flesh on rare occations. This duck is in the heart of the Amazon Forest

What breed of chickens are the largest?

Most people think that in the U S the Road Island Red is the largest.

another view

but they would be wrong jersey giants are the biggest breed in north America

Can you put a goose egg with a duck and chicken egg?

Yes! You can get a chicken to start setting on eggs whether they are her eggs or another chickens or even if they are not chicken eggs. The best way to do this is to make the chicken feel the days have gotten longer, (anywhere from 15 t0 17 hours of daylight.) To do this put a soft light in their hen house and after about a week she begin brooding.

How long does it take a chicken to grow and hatch eggs?

21 days, whether under a hen or in an incubator. For a more complete answer, see the question and answer "How long does it take for eggs to hatch when a chicken is sitting on them"?

What habitat do chickens live in?

Chickens are the most popular domesticated fowl. Most chicken habitats allow chickens to roam free if there are no present dangers and sleep in a chicken coop at night.

Is goose kosher?

The goat is an animal that is permissible to be eaten if it's properly slaughtered,

inspected, and prepared.

If you spend any time reading the bible, you might have noticed how many of the

Tabernacle and Temple 'sacrifices' are goats, which kind of implies that it's probably

a kosher animal.

How much does 1 dozen eggs cost?

This varies considerably by country, location, type of eggs, and where they are purchased.

In the US, a dozen eggs can be purchased for as low as $1.50 to $2.00, while extra large, organic, or brown eggs may cost as much as $4.50 to $5.00 USD.

Retail prices in the UK are in a similar price range using Euros in the place of USD.

How many times has Brazil appeared in the world cup?

Brazil hosted the 1950 FIFA World Cup. They will host the 2014 FIFA World Cup.

Where you get goose bump?

I get them on my arms. sometimes on my legs too(:

How many miles do geese fly a day?

Depends on the goose and his/her purpose for taking flight. Geese often take a short trip around the neighborhood to check out local ponds to see what is going on. A trip for food or to meet up with the flock may be a trip that is only a block or two...some families don't fly anywhere in a day or even a week if they've found a comfortable spot.

As far as migration in concerned, they can fly up to a few hundred miles a day, saying the flock is healthy, well-fed, properly hydrated and no members suffer with illness or injury. It also depends on how far away if their winter/summer home is from their present location. Some geese do not migrate at all for the winter. Migration depends on the preference of the flock leaders and their assessment as to if every member is up for making the trip.

What is the gestation period of goose eggs?

Seagull eggs are laid and nested two to three at a time, and it takes about 26 days from laying to hatching. It really depends on the gull species. But for herring gulls, the above guideline is fairly accurate

sourced from http://www.celestin.com/seagulls/faq.html

Did Canada geese came from Canada?

Yes they did come from hens the name Canada Geese... WOW!!

Are Canada goose mammals?

Canadian Geese have a tendency to defend against humans when they feel themselves or their goslings to be threatened. First the geese will stand erect, spread their wings and produce a hissing sound. Next, the geese will charge. They may then bite or attack with their wings; wings are strong enough to break a human arm, and their bills can do a lot of damage.

Do Canada geese hibernate?

Yes, they do. They tuck their beaks under their wings and rest their heads on their backs. Their eyelids are white, so if you look at a resting goose and his/her eyes are white then they are sleeping. Canadas sleep on water for protection, so no land-based predator can get at them. But keep in mind that even with flocks that are resting or sleeping there are always a few that are still awake, protecting the family.