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Post by zooyouthben on Oct 24, 2007 20:23:10 GMT 10
Feel free to ask any questions here about keeping the Geese i have for sale.
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Post by princessparrot on Jul 16, 2012 13:47:29 GMT 10
hey,
do u have any info/tips on keeping cape barrens. im thinking of getting one.
ps. i have only ever kept parrots doves and finches
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Post by avinet on Jul 16, 2012 14:28:04 GMT 10
I have no personal knowledge of them but the ABK publication - A Guide to Pheasants and Waterfowl - has good information. It was written by Danny Brown, and can be purchased from ABK - www.birdkeeper.com.au/abk-bird-books/a-guide-to-pheasants-and-waterfowlAmong the comments he makes the following stands out -
The Cape Barron Goose has two major features that influence its captive care. Its pastimes are grazing and fighting. Apparently, according to Danny (who is a friend of mine and a very experienced avian vet and aviculturist) a pair would need a minimum grassed area of 900 sq metres, while their aggression is variable, but once aggressive, always aggressive. If you have an an aggressive one it may be aggressive to a particular mate, all mates, all other birds, humans or anything with a pulse  I suspect if you were to get hold of a copy of the book and read up on them it would deter you from wanting to get a Cape Barren! Danny speaks from personal experience from them, and they don't sound like a great pet bird. Single birds apparently often bond to a human, to the danger of any other humans around, and have been known to kill foxes, cats and small dogs. cheers, Mike |
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Post by princessparrot on Jul 16, 2012 14:53:41 GMT 10
I have no personal knowledge of them but the ABK publication - A Guide to Pheasants and Waterfowl - has good information. It was written by Danny Brown, and can be purchased from ABK - www.birdkeeper.com.au/abk-bird-books/a-guide-to-pheasants-and-waterfowlAmong the comments he makes the following stands out -
The Cape Barron Goose has two major features that influence its captive care. Its pastimes are grazing and fighting. Apparently, according to Danny (who is a friend of mine and a very experienced avian vet and aviculturist) a pair would need a minimum grassed area of 900 sq metres, while their aggression is variable, but once aggressive, always aggressive. If you have an an aggressive one it may be aggressive to a particular mate, all mates, all other birds, humans or anything with a pulse I suspect if you were to get hold of a copy of the book and read up on them it would deter you from wanting to get a Cape Barren! Danny speaks from personal experience from them, and they don't sound like a great pet bird. Single birds apparently often bond to a human, to the danger of any other humans around, and have been known to kill foxes, cats and small dogs. cheers, Mike thanks, yeah, i've heard some of that stuff. i was thinking of just getting one cause i kind of want it to bond with me and stuff, i wasn't really thinking of breeding or anything  also do u or your friend know anything about raising them, and would it be better if i hand raised it rather than getting an adult? |
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Post by avinet on Jul 16, 2012 22:11:12 GMT 10
It's all in the book - essential to get it if you want to own one. From what I have heard hand raising one isa problem, the problem is it will likely bond strongly to you and aggressively attack anyone else who come near. And from what Danny writes, it is very capable of drawing blood and doing significant injury to people.
I will see him Thursday night since he is talking at our local bird club, about Softbills, but if I get a chance I'll ask him.
cheers,
Mike
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Post by avinet on Jul 20, 2012 23:01:40 GMT 10
I had a talk with Danny Brown Thursday evening and he said it would be a very bad idea to take on a hand raised Cape Barren Goose. He said that there is a shortage of hens so you would likely be only able to get a male, since females are in short supply due to getting killed by the males. And even a hand raised male will become psychotic and you and anyone around you would be in danger of attack. Danny himself has had injuries from aggressive males, and he knows of kids who have had broken arms from Cape Barren attacks.
cheers,
Mike
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Post by princessparrot on Jul 18, 2016 17:44:17 GMT 10
Feel free to ask any questions here about keeping the Geese i have for sale. Do you know if you need a license to keep them in Canberra? |
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