About 5 days ago a pair of what I believe are white chinese geese (based on magazine pictures) appeared in the field next to our house. Where they came from is a mystery. I'm starting to get concerned about them because they have spent all of those 5 days mostly just sitting in the same spot - in the middle of the field with no food or water. Now, I don't know much of anything about geese, but they appear to not know what they are doing or where they are. While they are not friendly by any means, they don't act like wild birds either. They show interest when I shake feed in a bucket and will honk like crazy and start to come towards me but then seem to get scared and go back. I have also put out water and tried to get their attention by splashing and pouring it. We tried to herd them closer to the food and water once, but when we got too close they flew away some and became really agitated so we stopped. Now they just sit in their new spot all day and night. I leave feed and water out for them but they don't approach - even when we are inside. There is some snow on the ground though- will they eat that for water? Is there anything else I can do? Am I right in thinking they are probably lost or were dumped and need help? I would really appreciate any wisdom anyone would have to share as I am out of ideas. Thanks!
