MAGELLAN  GOOSE    /  Chloephaga picta
RANGE: In summerv they are breeding in central Arctic Siberia and in winter time they are migrating to southeast Europe. magellankazierk.jpg (28721 bytes)
HABITAT:Near to lakes and rivers and all forms of wetlands. They are breeding on the ground and mostly breed in group of pairs in the same area.
GENERAL INFO:As they are not agressive birds it is easy to put them with the other waterfowl.You have to keep them in pairs.
DESCRIPTION:They are nearly similar but  male's legs are taller and they are bigger than the females. ikongaleri.GIF (1455 bytes) PHOTO GALLERY
AVAIRY POSITION:Well planted 15m2 avairy with a pond.
FEEDING: Corn, wheat, oats, rye, millet, milo , stale bread, potatoe, greens and pellet feeds.
BREEDING AGE: Second or third year.
BREEDING SEASON: Early June.
NUMBER OF EGGS IN A YEAR: 3-6 eggs.
INCUBATION PERIOD: 24-26 days.

 

ERON
GAMEBIRDS' & ORNAMENTAL BIRDS' FARM
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