How long have you had geese?

[Iain Utah]

Ignorance is why I rescued 100 geese from a bad situation and am fostering 55+ until they can be shipped to their new homes in the fall.

I do not believe it is the handling/interaction that causes the problems, so long as there is always respect. IMO, interaction is good and preparing an animal (and developing special skills yourself) for doing basic things like catching for worming/exam, transporting in a kennel, confinement in a small pen for medical treatment, etc. It makes life easier when those occasions arise. However, every moment spent with a gregarious animal is an opportunity to gain or lose respect and/or trust, which should NEVER be treated lightly.

 

[CelticOaksFarm]

I have lost respect for people this year who I felt were good owners when they announced they were getting rid of brand new geese they had been so excited to get just a few months earlier.

 

[aoxa]

I have two female buff dewlap Toulouse geese, and have had them since May. I will never give them up They are well worth any extra work!! Much easier (IMO) then ducks to clean up after. Ducks make a bigger mess with food/water.

 

[flockman]

I have had my pair of American Buffs since the end of April. I love their ability to cut grass. I also love their chatter when they see you coming. Can't wait till next spring for nesting season! I look forward to little goslings again. Can't imagine not having geese.

 

[Iain Utah]

aoxa, I would love to see pics of your buff dewlaps!! I have 5 buff dewlaps (not counting the 16 buffs I am fostering).

 

[aoxa]

aoxa, I would love to see pics of your buff dewlaps!! I have 5 buff dewlaps (not counting the 16 buffs I am fostering).

Of course! They are 13 weeks old, and very sweet!!

Here they are on Friday. I'm uploading some images to Photobucket right now, and will share in a few!

 

[Miss Lydia]

Of course!

They are 13 weeks old, and very sweet!!

Here they are on Friday. I'm uploading some images to Photobucket right now, and will share in a few!

Aww look you can begin to see the dewlaps.. they are so pretty.

 

[aoxa]

Aww look you can gegin to see the dewlaps.. they are so pretty.

Yes you can! Here are some more of them.

Rosa

Tilly

Her "I'm going to eat your clothes/shoes/skin" face.

 

[Iain Utah]

Beautiful birds!!!!

 

[aoxa]

Beautiful birds!!!!

Thanks

I am very happy with them. They have such personalities. Rosa is more calm and graceful. Tilly is always in my face, and loves to be petted/scratched.