I'm starting to think my new duck is a goose...?

[drumstick diva]

 

[Skyfire]

It seems to me we all agree that geese need company to feel safe and happy.

In my experience, human imprinted geese don't see themselves as human - they see humans as fellow geese. Geese may imprint on other geese, humans, or wheelbarrows, which is no problem - as long as this company provides what a goose companion would: company. And that's what makes me say that geese almost always are better off with another goose.

Us humans have a lot of non-goose related stuff to do. Doing dishes, laundry, shopping, cleaning, cooking, and working. Geese don't need or enjoy that. They only need someone to always be there while foraging, bathing, preening, exploring, napping, and playing. As long as we're prepared to provide that, having a lone goose is no problem. But most of us are not willing to live as geese for the next 15-40 years, so the goose must either suffer loneliness doing all its goose stuff on its own or suffer great boredom and frustration while we do all our human stuff.

Oh, and btw, wheelbarrows are not great for company either. They fail to keep up conversation, and they tend to stay in the same place a lot.

Didn't you raise a goose from hatch to adulthood as a single goose? I could've sworn you posted the Faster Anna videos on YouTube.

 

[EvenLater]

I'm starting to think I might be a goose now! LOL

I greatly enjoy napping and exploring, rooting for snacks, and playing! And I really dislike doing things like dishes and laundry so I usually make the hubby do those things.

As for how long I'm willing to do goose things (OMG a vision of AristaCats "Think Goose!" just ran through my head...) I am also Mama to a parrot that is only 12 years old now and will more than likely outlive me, as a cockatoo can live 80 years or more. I knew the long term commitment before bringing Cas home (ok yes, I did think he was a duck for about a day lol).

Whether he will grow up thinking he's a human or that I'm another goose, I plan to follow his lead and do whatever it takes to ensure he is happy, and healthy for as long as he's with us. If that means I get to be a goose and enjoy years of having him help me weed the yard, and curl up on my lap in the sun, or even if as he ages he wants less to do with me and I get him a fellow goose friend...I'll do it with a smile. Because even though I may not speak 'goose', I am fluent in the universal language of Love.

 

[Carrosaur]

It seems to me we all agree that geese need company to feel safe and happy.

In my experience, human imprinted geese don't see themselves as human - they see humans as fellow geese. Geese may imprint on other geese, humans, or wheelbarrows, which is no problem - as long as this company provides what a goose companion would: company. And that's what makes me say that geese almost always are better off with another goose.

Us humans have a lot of non-goose related stuff to do. Doing dishes, laundry, shopping, cleaning, cooking, and working. Geese don't need or enjoy that. They only need someone to always be there while foraging, bathing, preening, exploring, napping, and playing. As long as we're prepared to provide that, having a lone goose is no problem. But most of us are not willing to live as geese for the next 15-40 years, so the goose must either suffer loneliness doing all its goose stuff on its own or suffer great boredom and frustration while we do all our human stuff.

Oh, and btw, wheelbarrows are not great for company either. They fail to keep up conversation, and they tend to stay in the same place a lot.

THANK YOU for saying what I couldn't figure out how to say.

 

[EvenLater]

Cas will never be alone in our house. My husband is disabled and works from home. I work outside the home but only part time. Our children are in their second to and last year of high school. We're all home bodies and when we do go on vacation, the dogs and my parrot, Biscuit, come with and so will Cas

Even at his young age currently, he greatly enjoys sitting here on my lap chatting with me as I type and follows me around when I do get up. He's only in his house now at night and enjoys snuggling with his stuffed ducky pals. Weather permitting (it's still a tad chilly yet in Illinois) he comes outside with me and loves "helping" me with yardwork

When I go to work in the evening he hangs out with hubby until he gets tired, then he naps until I get back home and we have a few moments of play and snuggling before bed. He's a very well mannered little goose and I really think he likes being inside. When we're outside, he'll often go back over by the patio door and peck at it when he wants back inside! Lol

 

[Carrosaur]

Cas will never be alone in our house. My husband is disabled and works from home. I work outside the home but only part time. Our children are in their second to and last year of high school. We're all home bodies and when we do go on vacation, the dogs and my parrot, Biscuit, come with and so will Cas   Even at his young age currently, he greatly enjoys sitting here on my lap chatting with me as I type and follows me around when I do get up. He's only in his house now at night and enjoys snuggling with his stuffed ducky pals. Weather permitting (it's still a tad chilly yet in Illinois) he comes outside with me and loves "helping" me with yardwork   When I go to work in the evening he hangs out with hubby until he gets tired, then he naps until I get back home and we have a few moments of play and snuggling before bed. He's a very well mannered little goose and I really think he likes being inside. When we're outside, he'll often go back over by the patio door and peck at it when he wants back inside! Lol

All my geese except for one who is a little older than the rest do this. They follow me all over and start screaming bloody murder when they can't see me. They can jump up the stairs to the pool deck and come inside the house with me for a few minutes. And every day after school we spend about two hours sitting in the grass, most of them either sleep in my lap or up against my legs.

 

[Skyfire]

This is getting insane. No member should have to sit here and constantly defend their choices to people who know nothing about them or their life story. The lady just joined and already she's had three unsolicited opinions telling her to get another goose on threads that have nothing to do with whether or not she should get another goose. She's also had a member bash her for even coming on here for clarification on the species of her pet. It's one thing to offer friendly advice, but what's happening here is bordering on badgering and harassment.

Yes, goosegirl, we can all agree that geese need company. What we do not agree on, is that a goose is going to suffer Prozac worthy depression if I take a few minutes to get a load of laundry going. Dogs are pack animals. They always want to be with their pack. When they are not with their pack, they feel loneliness, anxiety and depression. Dogs often have to be alone for several hours while their masters go to work. Separation anxiety is so prevalent with dogs, clinics sell doggie downers and uppers to deal with these problems. For some bizarre reason, putting dogs through this sort of stress is acceptable and to be expected. Jupiter has voiced her complaints while waiting at the front door for me to hurry up with laundry. She gets over it once we are outside. According to you, a single pet goose will be emotionally damaged and have poor quality of life because momma needs to do chores. I wonder how many dogs sitting in their kennels right now are thinking, "that's a pretty sweet gig pet geese have going on. wish I could trade places."

It is really disheartening and surprising to see your attitude on this, goosegirl. You are one of the people whose posts inspired me to travel this path for myself. I was dumbfounded when I saw your initial response to the OP. I double checked your posts to make sure I had the right person and it is you who raised Faster Anna, for at least 15 months that I have read. And if I am reading correctly, you had another single goose you raised before Anna that lived for close to two years. I have seen every single one of your videos and Anna sure looked like she was thriving to me.

Even, I hope the "welcome wagon" doesn't run you off. I've been waiting, hoping for other single house goose enthusiasts to come out of the woodwork to share our experiences and stories.

 

[Carrosaur]

This is getting insane.  No member should have to sit here and constantly defend their choices to people who know nothing about them or their life story.  The lady just joined and already she's had three unsolicited opinions telling her to get another goose on threads that have nothing to do with whether or not she should get another goose.  She's also had a member bash her for even coming on here for clarification on the species of her pet.  It's one thing to offer friendly advice, but what's happening here is bordering on badgering and harassment.

Yes, goosegirl, we can all agree that geese need company.  What we do not agree on, is that a goose is going to suffer Prozac worthy depression if I take a few minutes to get a load of laundry going.  Dogs are pack animals.  They always want to be with their pack.  When they are not with their pack, they feel loneliness, anxiety and depression.   Dogs often have to be alone for several hours while their masters go to work.  Separation anxiety is so prevalent with dogs, clinics sell doggie downers and uppers to deal with these problems.  For some bizarre reason, putting dogs through this sort of stress is acceptable and to be expected.  Jupiter has voiced her complaints while waiting at the front door for me to hurry up with laundry.  She gets over it once we are outside.  According to you, a single pet goose will be emotionally damaged and have poor quality of life because momma needs to do chores.  I wonder how many dogs sitting in their kennels right now are thinking, "that's a pretty sweet gig pet geese have going on.  wish I could trade places."

It is really disheartening and surprising to see your attitude on this, goosegirl.  You are one of the people whose posts inspired me to travel this path for myself.  I was dumbfounded when I saw your initial response to the OP.  I double checked your posts to make sure I had the right person and it is you who raised Faster Anna, for at least 15 months that I have read.  And if I am reading correctly, you had another single goose you raised before Anna that lived for close to two years.  I have seen every single one of your videos and Anna sure looked like she was thriving to me.

Even, I hope the "welcome wagon" doesn't run you off.  I've been waiting, hoping for other single house goose enthusiasts to come out of the woodwork to share our experiences and stories.  

I got two dogs because they would be lonely without a friend. They are free to go inside or outside and are never EVER in a crate. The reason no one speaks about their house geese is because usually once it grows up, it doesn't work.

 

[Carrosaur]

Also, I'm not trying to bash her for not knowing the fact it's a goose and not a duck. I'm upset because if you can't tell the difference, you shouldn't buy one.

 

[DUCKOBSESSED]

I got two dogs because they would be lonely without a friend. They are free to go inside or outside and are never EVER in a crate. The reason no one speaks about their house geese is because usually once it grows up, it doesn't work.

That doesn't mean it can't work. All they are saying is this person is going to try. Lets hope that Cas will work out. This site is for support and help. So lets support them.

GOOD LUCK and I wish you the best!