Just brought home 2 3 month-old Sebastopol geese

[chickmama1924]

I'm so excited to have geese! We have 2 ducks and 10 chickens. What are the best ways to encourage my geese to bond with me? I have a gander and a goose, both juveniles, and I really don't want them to be standoffish like the ducks. How long does it typically take for them to adjust to a new place? I don't want to scare them by holding them too much, but they're irresistible.

Thanks!!

 

[K.Riggs]

Congrats! I love geese! I've had my geese for many months and they aren't exactly keen for cuddles I hear Sebbies are more friendly though. Feed them treats I guess, i thought unless they imprint on you from birth they will never exactly be friendly like lap dog friendly. I have also read there can be pros and cons for having them that tame anyway, some say it can cause bad behaviours