Thank you Oregon Blues for the advice! We haven't attempted hand feeding and now, we never will. Seems logical to not teach him that fingers contain food, but I'm sure the goose charm could make us forget. So far Gerrymander moves when we walk towards him. I'm sure as he becomes more comfortable with us, that will change. Hopefully I will remember your words of wisdom and teach the kids likewise. It is best for all involved to have the right level of respect towards each other, so we all live peaceful lives.
thanks!!
so the Tuft is a genetic anomaly? Gotta say, it looks cute, but I'm happy with my goose, would not want him any other way.
Spiritdance - I did take the smallest goose in the hopes he would be a she, hopefully your 'in general' observations holds true in my case. But yes, we will patiently wait for eggs or no eggs.
Overthehenhouse -- if you share your chocolate it doesn't cause your clothes to shrink as much!
The hatchery quality Toulouse do look similiar, yes? My eyes are not trained to the ins and outs of geese yet but when I look at other Toulouse pictures, I see the face is very different, and the bodies look heavier than the American Buff. So much to learn!
thanks all!
edited cuz somehow I hit two keys on the board and it self posted! bizarre!
So far Gerry has not shown any aggresion at all... to the chickens or the dog or the kids, even when they have deserved it. (for the record, the kids have been great - my older son is learning how to approach Gerry in a manner which will allow him to pet his back. Wonderful learning experience!)
