How to Tell a Male Goose From a Female in White Geese

Because of their striking beauty and generally friendly personalities, it's easy to see why many people wish to breed their white geese. White geese are not only good for meat, but they can also lay eggs, weed and trim your yard and provide feathers for pillows and comforters, according to Hobbyfarms.com. To successfully breed your white geese, you must know how to determine the birds' genders. With a bit of practice and cooperative birds, it's possible to do that.

Things You'll Need

  • Table
  • Rubber glove
  • Lubricant
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Instructions

    • 1

      Grab your goose by its neck with one hand and its body with your other hand. Place the goose on its back on a table, with its head between your legs.

    • 2

      Extend the goose's tail over the edge of the table. Identify the vent or cloaca by looking underneath the tail. It should be pointing at you.

    • 3

      Hold the tail and apply pressure to both sides of the genitalia area. Wearing a rubber glove, insert your lubricated finger about one-half to three-fourths of an inch inside the opening. Rotate your finger in a circular motion to relax the muscles around the vent.

    • 4

      Look at the appearance of the genitals. If you detect an object that extends 2 to 3 inches and looks like a corkscrew, you have a male goose. If you see a smaller object protrude that doesn't resemble a corkscrew, you have a female goose, according to the Michigan State University Extension.