Thank you--this is very helpful, especially the part about probably bonding easily and no matter male or female.
Will just a little time help him? How long would be enough to tell that he really needs a buddy?
I've raised geese for many years but getting older now I've let my flock dwindle until there was only a Buff pair left. About two years ago the female died and though the lone gander grieved he seemed to come through it and be able to enjoy his life again (with two goats and two donkeys...