Could my goose be deaf?

[CJreef]

I raised an African Geese from one day old. She now is 7 months old. I am concerned that she might be deaf as she does not respond when I call her. She certainly should know her name by now. She is a friendly sort, eats meal worms out of my hand and gets along with the chickens and the ducks. I just worry she might be deaf. Any input anybody?

 

[Goosebaby]

If you can play her a recording of adult geese or goslings calling, don’t show her the video, just let it play, if she reacts she can hear, if not she could be deaf but it’s not a guarantee.
If she is deaf her quality of life won’t be reduced, she won’t be able to hear thinks like cars or predators, like dogs barking is the only issue.

 

[CJreef]

Thank you much. I will look for a recording.

 

[Goosebaby]

Youtube has lots of choices

 

[CJreef]

If you can play her a recording of adult geese or goslings calling, don’t show her the video, just let it play, if she reacts she can hear, if not she could be deaf but it’s not a guarantee.
If she is deaf her quality of life won’t be reduced, she won’t be able to hear thinks like cars or predators, like dogs barking is the only issue.

She did cock her head, so She's not deaf afterall. Thanks for the tip.