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wolf 01-04-2007 04:42 PM
Kids, Don't Try This at Home ...
 
Today as I was coming into work I spent some time communing with a large gaggle of geese grazing on the field in front of the building. I began wondering if there was a way to determine sex based on plumage.

I found out.

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How can I tell the difference between male and female Canada geese?

Unlike many species of birds, the gender of Canada geese can not be determined visually. The only exception is when dealing with a mated pair - most easily discerned during nesting season. The larger bird is usually the gander (male). In a nesting situation, the female will be sitting on the nest.

In the absence of these clues, absolute gender determination requires getting rather personal, specifically, inserting one's finger into their cloacal vent to detect the presence (male), or absence, of protruding reproductive organs (something that should NOT be attempted without proper training or experience).

piercehawkeye45 01-04-2007 04:49 PM
Well, I'll keep that in mind the next time I...I"m going nowhere with this

yesman065 01-04-2007 07:15 PM
Uh ok :bolt:

lumberjim 01-04-2007 07:47 PM
the best way of 'sexing' a goose is to walk up to them with your arms spread up and out wide. the males will peck you in the nuts, the females will bitchslap you with their wings.

xoxoxoBruce 01-04-2007 07:47 PM
I find that if I flirt, in a goosey maner, the females swoon and the males get agressive. :lol:

SteveDallas 01-04-2007 08:37 PM
When our friends' cockatiels had babies, they did DNA testing to sex them. I suppose that's asking a bit much for wild geese . . .

xoxoxoBruce 01-04-2007 09:49 PM
It's easier to just check 'em out when ya cook 'em up. :yum:

Spexxvet 01-05-2007 08:21 AM
Soooo, Wolf ....... How many were male, and how many were female, and how many fingers do you have left?:p

Sheldonrs 01-05-2007 09:06 AM
I wonder if that's where the term "goosed" comes from.

Hoof Hearted 01-05-2007 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by Sheldonrs (Post 304446)
I wonder if that's where the term "goosed" comes from.
Well that comment was responsible for me having to get paper towels and windex for the monitor.

Sundae 01-05-2007 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by Spexxvet (Post 304421)
Soooo, Wolf ....... How many were male, and how many were female, and how many fingers do you have left?:p
That is so dirty.... (I like it)

Sheldonrs 01-05-2007 10:39 AM
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Originally Posted by Hoof Hearted (Post 304460)
Well that comment was responsible for me having to get paper towels and windex for the monitor.
PLEASE tell me it's because you coughed or spit a drink on it!!! lol!!!

Urbane Guerrilla 01-05-2007 01:32 PM
Indeed; do NOT read this thread while drinking any beverage -- not if you value tidiness...

Shawnee123 01-05-2007 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Hoof Hearted (Post 304460)
Well that comment was responsible for me having to get paper towels and windex for the monitor.

Sheldon has that effect on me quite often! ( I just reread this...I mean he makes me laugh like that quite often) :blush:

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the best way of 'sexing' a goose is to walk up to them with your arms spread up and out wide. the males will peck you in the nuts, the females will bitchslap you with their wings.
That one produced an untimely guffaw. :D

suncrafter 01-12-2007 02:44 AM
LOL! I'll keep my fingers to myself. :)


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