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[Ourgosling22]

I appreciate your response, but feel I am being an inconvenience if my post is difficult to answer. I also feel embarrassed for asking such a question. This was a very long post with every question I could possibly think of to ask about broodiness and egg laying that is not easily found anywhere for geese. Probably too much to ask of anyone to answer! These things will all be found out in time anyways.

I’m pretty sure you are not the only one who feels this way.I for one sometimes feel like an idiot when there are such great people on here and they go above and beyond to try to help. Don’t give up. If we exhaust everything within our power to try to get our answers for our concerns, it’s no reason for embarrassment. Just shows the kind of person you are. I agree with the responses you have gotten in that it may take a little time to get a reply.

 

[Yardmom]

I try to scroll through unanswered treads every few days. Sometimes a thread that has been up for a week hasn't had a response, but when I respond it will then get several comments. Sometimes it just depends on when it is posted compared to when those who can answer are on. When it is something that not many know or it requires a longer answer you might need to give it sometime for the"experts" to have time to answer when they scroll through their area of interest. Remember many people are at work or in school for much of the day. Also many people do responses only when they have a bit of free time. Even if someone is tagged they may not have the notification set to interrupt what they are doing. Mine are set so I see them when I open the site.

 

[Chicken poppy]

I appreciate your response, but feel I am being an inconvenience if my post is difficult to answer. I also feel embarrassed for asking such a question. This was a very long post with every question I could possibly think of to ask about broodiness and egg laying that is not easily found anywhere for geese. Probably too much to ask of anyone to answer! These things will all be found out in time anyways.

Thats perfectly okay! My threads are too. You might find people clip through it and respond to only a few, that’s because they might only know answers to some of it. Don’t be embarrassed, thats what the site is for after all. To educate others.
I’m not at all a experienced member, i don’t know a whole lot about sickness or any of that stuff, but if you ever have a question, feel free to tag me. I would love to answer if i know the answers for it. I’m sure others would too. But it’s perfectly understandable you feel this way, just know we would be happy to answer any questions you might have in the future!

 

[Dinosaur Village Keeper]

I cannot believe all of these kind and helpful responses! I’m sorry to have been such a jerk. Thank you for your wonderful suggestions and the compliments on my little Pilgrim goslings born last year that have now become real buttheads as they lay their eggs…

I will try to be more patient in the future. I will also scroll through others forums that I think I might have helpful information about, looking for posts with no responses so I might be able to help others.

 

[Chicken poppy]

I cannot believe all of these kind and helpful responses! I’m sorry to have been such a jerk. Thank you for your wonderful suggestions and the compliments on my little Pilgrim goslings born last year that have now become real buttheads as they lay their eggs…

I will try to be more patient in the future. I will also scroll through others forums that I think I might have helpful information about, looking for posts with no responses so I might be able to help others.

You are most welcome! You have not been a jerk, you have been lovely. I hope all goes well with your geese.

 

[Dinosaur Village Keeper]

I hope you try again. Sometimes, it takes a while for the "right" people to see your posts. However, there are some incredibly knowledgeable folks who have literally saved the lives of some of my poultry. Also, because the membership is spread out geographically, it's hard to know what time of day people are reading your posts. I tend to be up in the wee hours when even my Midwest neighbors tend to be (wisely) asleep.

I only have two female geese, so I have no experience with hatching goose eggs, and I would be no help with that. In fact, the first year I had them, both geese fiercely guarded a nest. It took me 18 eggs to figure out they are both GIRLS, both laying, and that those eggs would never hatch. So although they won't be moms, my girls do get incredibly broody and strongly object to me ever taking their eggs.

As far as tagging anyone, @Miss Lydia is among those who have been very helpful to me, and I'm sure she could help you or point you toward others who could. It's tough trying to figure out everything on your own.

BTW, your geese are adorable! I have chickens and ducks, too, but geese are the most personable of my poultry. Best wishes with your geese, whatever you decide to do.

You actually answered one of my questions! I also have two girls who have become real monsters since laying. One of them comes straight towards me and bites me. I have figured out to grab her by the neck with one hand and push down on her back firmly with the other. She then squats there happily hoping I will snuggle her. Honestly though, I’m a little mad at her for her behavior and I don’t much want to snuggle her. Beside, I never know when she will decide the snuggle is over and it’s time to bite me again. Her sister does the same thing, but without any biting. Here‘s her latest love bite.

 

[Miss Lydia]

They can sure be hormonal when laying and brooding think PMS in us ladies

 

[Dinosaur Village Keeper]

They can sure be hormonal when laying and brooding think PMS in us ladies

I had thought this would have been a gander thing, which is why I got two girls! Do you think she would stop biting me if I got her a boyfriend? Of course then he will bite me instead…

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

I had thought this would have been a gander thing, which is why I got two girls! Do you think she would stop biting me if I got her a boyfriend? Of course then he will bite me instead…

Hi. I raise Pilgrims, too. I think the answer to your question depends on why she's biting you. If it's hormonal in nature, she may continue to bite if she's protecting eggs and/or her nest.

Why do you think a gander would try to bite you? A couple of mine will hiss at me - posturing for the ladies - but they generally don't bite. In fact, generally, I find ganders to be more affectionate than the geese.

Best of luck with your girls!

 

[Dinosaur Village Keeper]

Hi. I raise Pilgrims, too. I think the answer to your question depends on why she's biting you. If it's hormonal in nature, she may continue to bite if she's protecting eggs and/or her nest.

Why do you think a gander would try to bite you? A couple of mine will hiss at me - posturing for the ladies - but they generally don't bite. In fact, generally, I find ganders to be more affectionate than the geese.

Best of luck with your girls!

She runs up to me when she sees me outside. She then bites me if I don’t immediately bend down and “snuggle” her. She will also bite during these so-called snuggles if I don’t hold onto her neck to keep her from getting me. If I ever see her on the nest, she just honks at me.