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She is a white Chinese mix. The knob on her head is definitely an indicator. If she was pure, she wouldn't have any color in her body. Still a very nice looking bird.

Loved your pictures. Your "other" goose looks very Chinese or a good mix of one. They are a goose breed that is not for the weak! I've mentioned it before, but I had a pair of brown Chinese that I raised from goslings. They loved me and hated the rest of the world. They are the only adult...

Yes, goose eggs are bigger than turkey eggs! I just went out and picked up two of them in the snow. Really weird. They're laying early and now they are just dropping them wherever. I'm putting them in a make-shift nest in hopes that one of the girls will find them. If I have to I will...

The snow is just a reprieve from mud. When it melts, the mud WILL be back and all of the "beauty" will turn into a real mess! Since the winter has been so mild, the ground hasn't hardened and it's been a real pain.

When this kid was born her ears were curled on the bottom but not attached in any way, just a fold or curl. I did nothing to it as I liked it and now, as a young adult, her curl is still there only a little more relaxed.

It is a peaceful area to walk. I take my goats for a walk every day. Most of my property is wooded so there is plenty of browse to eat. They will go out in the snow and even a slight drizzle. The only weather they hate is pouring rain. In their pasture they have a day shelter so they know...

They are mixed breed goats. Primarily Boer/Nubian and one doe has a percentage of Pygmy in her. Yes, they are quite ample goats. No lack of food here!

http://www.tennesseemeatgoats.com/myotonicgoats.html This site explains myotonic goats.

Like 20kids, I use the 55 gal barrels, just in metal. These were food-grade barrels that held juice so no chemicals to worry about. Bought them from a person on CL. Works great and no problems with moisture damage or rodents.

I've ordered from Meyers and have been very pleased. I also appreciate that they are close as far as shipping is concerned. Unfortunately, this year I was forced to go elsewhere to order the particular chicken hens that I need. Meyers has limited their sale of this breed to a maximum of 3...

I can tell you that my goats eat pine every day. Their pasture has pine trees in it and when we go on our morning walk, they eat pine in the forest. Honestly, pine is their first choice of any browse or greenery to eat. They eat quite a bit of pine needles, branches and bark. They have never...

Pictures from our morning walk. This is the heaviest snowfall we've had so far.

Last time I checked, Murray McMurry Hatchery only sold straight run bantams.

http://www.mypetchicken.com/catalog/helper/dayoldchicks.aspx

Thanks for sharing that article. I read it and it and the "theory" seems appropriate in dealing with geese. As with all animal behavior corrections, the human has to be accurate and well-informed to goose, or any animal, behaviors and apply them correctly. To some the article might seem...

I'm in Pennsylvania. Today there is snow on the ground. Yesterday it was in the 50's. My geese go to the stream every day but make their nests close to home. They will find a dark, secluded spot or go into one of the dog houses I have out for them for protection or use a corner of the barn...

I can understand the vet being in awe and not knowing, but did she/he give you any idea of what you goat might have? Did he prescribe or advise you to do anything to correct the problem?

Thanks for posting those pictures. I was wondering how your geese were doing. I will tell you that they are very handsome birds. Their feather quality is outstanding and they are very clean looking, so they must be using the pond to swim and groom themselves. Geese that are kept without a...

My condolences, peachick. While her life may have been short, you gave her love, comfort and care, an unconditional gift beyond measure. You'll never forget her.

I can't say for absolute certainty that Betty is not pregnant. What I can suggest is that, regardless of the breed, a normal, pregnant doe is going to display obvious kidding characteristics regardless of the breed. Betty's vulva looks perfectly normal, not that of a goat about to kid. From...