FaithMaryella
In the Brooder
- Mar 24, 2023
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Hi!
There's a gander (Nugget) at the city park who thinks I'm his mate. He's very protective of me, preens me, and tries to get me in the pond. He's very sweet. The trouble is he gets quite distressed when I have to leave, and I can't live at the pond.
He has a little "flock" I think. There's a dominant couple (Geese Witherspoon and Liam Geeson) and another male (Lucy) who lost his mate a while back and now isolates himself at the bank across the street most of the time.
I want to introduce an adult female for Nugget, but I know NOTHING about these animals. How do I get them to bond? Will Liam steal her? Will Lucy try to get her? Will Nugget hate her because he thinks he's paired with me?
Assuming I can get an adult female (any suggestions there are also welcome), can you guys please advise me how to give them the best shot at bonding?
Keep in mind this is a city pond. It's a big one, but my ability to separate and group them is a bit limited. I might be able to manage some temporary fencing. The neighborhood loves me and Nugget, so they'll give us some leeway.
There's a gander (Nugget) at the city park who thinks I'm his mate. He's very protective of me, preens me, and tries to get me in the pond. He's very sweet. The trouble is he gets quite distressed when I have to leave, and I can't live at the pond.
He has a little "flock" I think. There's a dominant couple (Geese Witherspoon and Liam Geeson) and another male (Lucy) who lost his mate a while back and now isolates himself at the bank across the street most of the time.
I want to introduce an adult female for Nugget, but I know NOTHING about these animals. How do I get them to bond? Will Liam steal her? Will Lucy try to get her? Will Nugget hate her because he thinks he's paired with me?
Assuming I can get an adult female (any suggestions there are also welcome), can you guys please advise me how to give them the best shot at bonding?
Keep in mind this is a city pond. It's a big one, but my ability to separate and group them is a bit limited. I might be able to manage some temporary fencing. The neighborhood loves me and Nugget, so they'll give us some leeway.