Kids, Don't Try This at Home ...

wolf · 01-04-2007, 04:42 PM

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

Sheldonrs · 01-05-2007, 10:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Hoof Hearted

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!!!

Shawnee123 · 01-05-2007, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Hoof Hearted

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)

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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.

Sundae · 01-05-2007, 10:24 AM

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Originally Posted by Spexxvet

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)

Urbane Guerrilla · 01-05-2007, 01:32 PM

Indeed; do NOT read this thread while drinking any beverage -- not if you value tidiness...

suncrafter · 01-12-2007, 02:44 AM

LOL! I'll keep my fingers to myself.

01-04-2007, 07:47 PM	#4
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	I find that if I flirt, in a goosey maner, the females swoon and the males get agressive. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

01-04-2007, 07:47 PM	#5
lumberjim I can hear my ears Join Date: Oct 2003 Posts: 25,571	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. __________________ This body holding me reminds me of my own mortality Embrace this moment, remember We are eternal, all this pain is an illusion ~MJKeenan

01-04-2007, 09:49 PM	#7
xoxoxoBruce The future is unwritten Join Date: Oct 2002 Posts: 71,105	It's easier to just check 'em out when ya cook 'em up. __________________ The descent of man ~ Nixon, Friedman, Reagan, Trump.

01-05-2007, 08:21 AM	#8
Spexxvet Makes some feel uncomfortable Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 10,346	Soooo, Wolf ....... How many were male, and how many were female, and how many fingers do you have left?:p __________________ "I'm certainly free, nay compelled, to spread the gospel of Spex. " - xoxoxoBruce

01-05-2007, 09:06 AM	#9
Sheldonrs Master Dwellar Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Los Angeles, CA Posts: 4,412	I wonder if that's where the term "goosed" comes from. __________________ Laugh and the world laughs with you; cry and the world laughs AT you.

01-04-2007, 04:49 PM	#2
piercehawkeye45 Franklin Pierce Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Minnesota Posts: 3,695	Well, I'll keep that in mind the next time I...I"m going nowhere with this

01-04-2007, 07:15 PM	#3
yesman065 Banned - Self Imposed Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 1,847	Uh ok

01-04-2007, 08:37 PM	#6
SteveDallas Your Bartender Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Philly Burbs, PA Posts: 7,651	When our friends' cockatiels had babies, they did DNA testing to sex them. I suppose that's asking a bit much for wild geese . . .

01-05-2007, 01:32 PM	#14
Urbane Guerrilla Person who doesn't update the user title Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Southern California Posts: 6,674	Indeed; do NOT read this thread while drinking any beverage -- not if you value tidiness... __________________ Wanna stop school shootings? End Gun-Free Zones, of course.

01-12-2007, 02:44 AM	#15
suncrafter Violator of Customs Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 49	LOL! I'll keep my fingers to myself.

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