Do my goslings hate me?

[ArchBarn28]

I incubated and hatched 8 goslings 1 week ago, Toulouse and African.
I've cuddled them and given them a bunch of attention. When I talk to them they answer back loudly!
When i stop talking so do they! The only problem is they seem afraid of me when I reach into the brooder they run away and yell at me.. they straighten their necks and yell! Should I be worried or is this normal Gosling behavior?

 

[sourland]

As prey species most poultry does not like to be approached from above as that is where aerial predators come from. If you can get down to their level and encourage them to approach you. Feed/treats are the great equalizer.

 

[Gray Farms]

As prey species most poultry does not like to be approached from above as that is where aerial predators come from. If you can get down to their level and encourage them to approach you. Feed/treats are the great equalizer.

Couldn't have said it better. Get down on their level.

 

[GEESES Peanut Butter Cup]

Couldn't have said it better. Get down on their level.

Moving more slowly might also help.

 

[Gray Farms]

Moving more slowly might also help.

Yep, yep

 

[ArchBarn28]

Thank you! They love me now but not always! I'll take what I can get though!

 

[Mybackyardpeepers]

My 5 silkie chicks are almost like that, but since I have them in a run that allows me to get on their level they are less afraid now.

 

[Peepsi]

Thank you! They love me now but not always! I'll take what I can get though!View attachment 1781082

Dangit, all you waterfowl people. Quit posting the uber-cute pictures!! I am getting chickens this July, but you keep up with those photos, I'll be too tempted to get a few ducks or geese too.

 

[Mybackyardpeepers]

Dangit, all you waterfowl people. Quit posting the uber-cute pictures!! I am getting chickens this July, but you keep up with those photos, I'll be too tempted to get a few ducks or geese too.

I just keep repeating in my head "think of the mess, think of the mess!" It's helped so far, but your right the photos don't!!!

 

[ArchBarn28]

Compared to my horses and goats and cow goose poo is no problem!