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Is she lonely? Broody?
Quote: She might not know she's a goose.. did you hatch her, or was she hatched and imprinted by another human? -
Shaky legs?
My gosling is starting to feather nicely, but I've noticed he seems a little weak and tiresome with his legs and they tremble when he's standing. Mom and my brother think it's because he doesn't get enough exercise, but we go on daily walks and he plays outside plenty. Is it something else? And... -
goslings nibbles are turning to bites.
Quote: I'm not sure they learn people's faces at all. I could always freak them out when I appeared in a hat. after they heard my voice they would calm down. AS for adult geese they can nibble very gently when they want to.... My gosling seems to know my face and body from anyone else's who... -
Will two different colors split into their own groups?
My ducks tend to buddy with someone of similar color. The coloreds and whites tend to stand apart, but in the end, they all interbreed. I know of two little hens who are best friends and one's a domestic mallard, the other a pekin. -
Sick?
Being paranoid as I am, what early signs should I look for for gapeworms? And if it's a possibility, what should I do? Is it possible to acquire them from eating grass and sand? I only ask because he's breathing a little heavily and it's a comfortable temp. in my room. My gosling is only a few... -
new friends will be one week old tomorrow...
Just about anything that involves mama makes Alex squeak with joy. x) He especially loves walks and when we're on the way home, he'll run ahead under my shadow and then come ruuuunning back all peeps and chatter. So cute! -
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Keeping gosling friendly?
Quote: I never grab my baby from behind. I always scoop him gently from the front and cradle him in my hands, so there's no surprise. But then again, I am "mama".. that does help a lot. :x Good luck keeping your geese sociable, OP. <3 -
Keeping gosling friendly?
Imprinting at hatch helps, but that's kind of a one-time thing. :x My Alex still craves my company and cuddles.. -
WHY do you have geese?
Quote: I thought they stopped laying in May? I know my mamagoose isn't acting broody anymore, but I may be mistaken. Are you sure they're not ganders? It'd be a shame to see them cooked.. geese are intelligent animals and live a long time. They have other uses- I'd keep them to alert to... -
WHY do you have geese?
Quote: I don't think they lay all year round.. xP Should have gotten chickens? I have chickens too...lol They haven't laid at ALL yet. I was told from the person I got them from (And one other person that has some of the same) they they laid from May-Sept and then were done for that summer... -
WHY do you have geese?
Quote: I don't think they lay all year round.. xP Should have gotten chickens? -
WHY do you have geese?
They make good yard watch- or house watch, if they're indoors. People tend to be more frightened of geese because you can't deter them with steak. ;P -
The Goslings -Image Heavy-
How old will the be? Day-old? I'd be careful with the shavings, too.