Comeing when called?

[Goosebaby]

Use treats, mine generally come now when they’re called because they know there’s a reason for it after all these years, either we’re going on a fun walk, I’m taking them to the pool, or there’s something scary and they need to be brought somewhere safe.
Treats are the best way to teach them initially. Although personality is a factor, I gave one stubborn girl who likes to ignore me.

 

[The goose girl]

Initially I didn't think of it, but I used to say "Whoa! What was that?" whenever I found a treat for my goose. Now, whenever I use the word "whoa", even in the middle of a conversation, they both come running. I guess they think that's their name. I use bread for treats.

 

[Flockincrazy]

Unusual, I thought Geese were strictly vegetarian.

They're just like us they eat both meat and veggies mealworms are a great sence of protein for them

 

[Flockincrazy]

keep using treats but call there name's as you shake the can they will associate their name with getting a treat and come when called

 

[Flockincrazy]

Initially I didn't think of it, but I used to say "Whoa! What was that?" whenever I found a treat for my goose. Now, whenever I use the word "whoa", even in the middle of a conversation, they both come running. I guess they think that's their name. I use bread for treats.

Don't use bread unless it's wholegrain

 

[Flockincrazy]

I'm thinking the same thing, mine follow me but it's going to be a bit sad when they decide they don't want to

Call their name when you give them treats or feed them they will associate their name with food and come when called i can stand on my front porch and call my ducks and they come right to me even if I just want to love on them and they are only 10wks old

 

[333113]

I know that geese can figure out a few phrases. They know, "Here birdies," which I use as a food call for all my geese and ducks and chickens and wildies. (Okay, they all know it, even the wildies, who come swooping in from other parts of the yard.) The geese also know, "Birdie go to beddie," which I use with a clap of my hands. I know they know it because they all look toward their respective beddies, even though they don't always go right away. They know, "It's ok, it's just me," when they alert and start calling when I drop something loud, like a trash can lid; they quiet down right away when I say it. They also know the it's-not-about-you signal, where I cover my eyes on the side they are standing as I walk by; when I do that, they let me pass quite close to them, and otherwise give me much more room (which I like). I also say, "Heads-up" when I pour feed or water into their cage; if they are close, they stand back until it's poured, and if they are in another part of the cage, they come running.

I have rabbits, so one additional signal they pay attention to is when I thump the ground with my foot. Then, everyone goes quiet and looks around. I only use that for hawks, dogs, or other danger. I can't take credit for that one. I believe the rabbits trained both them and me!

 

[Leader Bee]

I know for sure my birds know what the word "garden" is, because they get so excited and start running to the door when I ask them if they want to go out. They probably won't be quite as excited about it when I finally start making them live out there

 

[The goose girl]

Don't use bread unless it's wholegrain

Waaay ahead of you: not only wholegrain, but homebaked, organic, and salt free oat/secale/Öland wheat bread. I developed the recipe myself and bake it just for goose treats. I guess I spoil them a little.

 

[Leader Bee]

I wish I was your goose.