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Alpha gander behavior?

20 years ago

I have 2 ganders and one goose (planning on another goose or 2 this spring). They all seem to get along well, but occasionally the alpha gander jumps on top of my other boy in the pond and holds him under water for a few seconds.

It really seems to upset my goose, and she'll honk frantically until the ganders separate. I don't think much of it either.

Is this standard gander behavior? I'm so new to geese that I have no idea what's normal and what's not. I'd be really upset to find a drowned gander one morning :(

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mountainman_bc
20 years ago
I'm not sure how bad it will get. But that is a bad grouping. Can you trade the 'non partnered' gander for a goose with someone else?
Maggie_J
20 years ago
My gander is acting up too. Fortunately his aggression is directed toward us and not his two geese. I agree with mountainman that your ratio is a big part of the problem. I suggest culling your extra gander NOW or penning him separately until you get some more geese. Some breeds are nicer than others. Both Pilgrims and American Buffs have good reputations for calmness and friendliness.
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20 years ago
He's making sure that the beta gander knows who is boss.

Getting more females would be a good idea.

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