What is the gander's role with their goslings? Friday we had 7 hatch out. Mama (a pilgrim) has been doing a great job. When she takes them for short walks, papa (an American buff) and their "uncle" (the male pilgrim) will follow along. At one point the goslings were curled up together while mama took a bath. One started peeping for mama and waddling towards her and Pop came over, picked up the peeper by the head and then dropped him. The peeper ran right back to the group, laid down and stopped fussing. (baby is fine.)
I got quite upset and had mom and babies go back to the nursery. Then the more I thought about it, the more I thought that the gander was being the disciplinarian. Other than that, I've not seen him get aggressive with the goslings. Is this normal? Should I keep him separated from the babies?
Thanks
I got quite upset and had mom and babies go back to the nursery. Then the more I thought about it, the more I thought that the gander was being the disciplinarian. Other than that, I've not seen him get aggressive with the goslings. Is this normal? Should I keep him separated from the babies?
Thanks