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Question about what to do with wild goose-not afraid of people-Indiana

Discussion in 'Geese' started by cassada2604, Jun 17, 2011.

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  1. Jun 17, 2011 #1
    cassada2604

    cassada2604 Out Of The Brooder

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    My neighbors brought home a young wild goose that is not afraid of humans. They found it at a lake and it followed them. They aren't properly taking care of it, not to mention they don't have a permit to keep one. So, I have it in my yard right now. I am trying to figure out where to take him. I can't take him to any lake/pond because he isn't afraid of ANYTHING. He needs to go to someone's personal pond or a sanctuary. Does anyone have any information for me????

    Thank you,

    Amanda
     
    Last edited: Jun 17, 2011
  3. Jun 17, 2011 #2
    Delmar

    Delmar Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Quote:You could call DNR
     
  5. Jun 17, 2011 #3
    cassada2604

    cassada2604 Out Of The Brooder

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    I tried them. They told me hopefully he will fly away. They also said he is too old to get rehabilitated.
     
  7. Jun 17, 2011 #4
    chickenzoo

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    If it's not afraid of people, and following them, more than likely it was a pet at one time in it's life. He needs a safe pet type home with other geese.
     
  9. Jun 17, 2011 #5
    Denninmi

    Denninmi Chillin' With My Peeps

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    Are you sure its a wild Canada goose and not a feral or released domestic goose? Perhaps someone was given or bought a gosling at Easter and found out they're messy and a lot of work and decided to "let it go" at the park?

    If its a Canada goose, I find it hard to believe that someone out there couldn't place it. I know they're a dime a dozen and a "nuisance" in many areas, but there must be someone out there who could take it.
     
  11. Jun 19, 2011 #6
    arherp

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