- Dec 17, 2011
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New goose owner here with a few questions. Hope to get some sage advice from the experienced peeps on this forum.
This summer, I moved onto a 10 acre horse property that came with 3 free ranging semi-wild geese. I started feeding them grain twice a day when I feed my horses and they figured out the new routine really quickly. I have become quite attached to them.
As the property is ideal for waterfowl (it is wetland property with 2 ponds and a large stream), I have recently started attempting hatching duck eggs to add a small flock to my property.
So onto my situation at hand . On Christmas afternoon, a stray cow wandered onto my property and spooked the geese into flight. Two of the three geese overshot their landing and the goose that landed on my property called all night for the other two. By the next morning one had returned, but the third goose has still not shown up. I am assuming I will not see that goose again.
Now I am worried that something bad may happen to one of the remaining pair, and I would be left with a very lonely solo goose.
Will my geese link up with ducks? Would it be better to get 1-3 adult geese (or goslings) for them? What is the best option for my situation? Also, any other tips for caring for my geese are appreciated!
Thanks for your help!!
Janet
This summer, I moved onto a 10 acre horse property that came with 3 free ranging semi-wild geese. I started feeding them grain twice a day when I feed my horses and they figured out the new routine really quickly. I have become quite attached to them.
As the property is ideal for waterfowl (it is wetland property with 2 ponds and a large stream), I have recently started attempting hatching duck eggs to add a small flock to my property.
So onto my situation at hand . On Christmas afternoon, a stray cow wandered onto my property and spooked the geese into flight. Two of the three geese overshot their landing and the goose that landed on my property called all night for the other two. By the next morning one had returned, but the third goose has still not shown up. I am assuming I will not see that goose again.
Now I am worried that something bad may happen to one of the remaining pair, and I would be left with a very lonely solo goose.
Will my geese link up with ducks? Would it be better to get 1-3 adult geese (or goslings) for them? What is the best option for my situation? Also, any other tips for caring for my geese are appreciated!
Thanks for your help!!
Janet