Why do my goslings do this?

[Jennyhaschicks]

I have two goslings. We just got them a week ago today. This will be our first time with geese and I must say I am in love. Both of them nibble on each others backs and one of them does it more for the most part. Well, a lot more actually. Why would they do this? Am I doing something wrong?

 

[bock]

Nibbling is ok, but if they start to pull out any fluff/feathers they need to be seperated.

They could also be bored or hungry, try giving them clovers, they LOVE it!

 

[sheena6292]

My guess is grooming it shows affection. Ours does it to our son constantly.

 

[Jennyhaschicks]

I thought about boredom... I do give them clover and also chopped up lettuce.
Affection could be it too. Makes sense. They do that to me all the time. Of course they think I am their mommy.

 

[bock]

I am sure they are happy as can be then!

 

[Jennyhaschicks]

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You are wrong. They could be happier if I held them all day. They cry when they see me walk by and when I pick them up they fall asleep on me. Good grief, I am home all day and they want my attention every waking moment. Is this even normal for goslings?

 

[JROOSTER]

Without pics I cant understand a word of what you just said. We demand pics!!

 

[Jennyhaschicks]

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haha yes. I am actually going to take some pics once I get my kids off to school. I am wondering the age old question too... what breed do I have??

 

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I have 2, 3 week old romans, and I know what you mean, if I walk inside they call and call and walk around looking for me. When I hold them, I gently rub right around the ears and he immediately goes to sleep. Then he'll stretch his neck out and stick it under my arm while stretching one of his legs out behind him. Geez he looks so comfy I almost fall asleep. Isn't it the purest of love!! jennifer

Oh, and about the nibbling, mine went thru that phase at about that age, that is their way of figuring things out, and loving, but since they don't have hands, it serves as their feelers. It will slow down, well, mine did anyway. The girl still does it some. jennifer

 

[Kim65]

The nibbling is affection I think. My now adult lavenders (in my avatar) used to chew my hair until it was a sopping mess and still do if I let them. I think of it kind of like a goose binkie. A previous flock I had had a chewer and he/she used to drench the back of whoever was closest in the brooder. Didn't hurt or pull out feathers. I think it's harmless behavior and just more evidence how geese are affectionate and love each other (or us)