Hi, I would appreciate any advice asap! We've had our geese about a year and a half - they weren't a natural pair, but have definitely become one. There was no mating behaviour last year, but that has all changed now. The goose was initially plucking feathers from her breast (we assumed this) and the gander was also pulling her feathers out, which I assumed was normal mating behaviour. However, he has pulled many of her flight feathers out and also some on the front edge of one wing. She looks an absolute mess. He grabs her and won't let go and often tips her over. Infact, the other day, she was left flapping on her back and couldn't get up. She also grabs his neck and holds on, but it's the level of aggression and the amount of feathers she is losing, that's worrying us. Other times, they sit together (they are always together) peacefully. We don't know how old she is, but wondered if she's past laying? We haven't seen any eggs yet. They live in a field with a stream and a wooden shelter we built for them. We have chickens but neither goose is bothered when they are in the field.The gander (Gerald)is huge and very strong and I worry he might injure, or even kill the goose(Gertie). She does seem to try and get away, once he lets go but will be sitting with him straight after.