This morning when we looked into the poultry yard to see if the six Canadian Geese were still there . . .
. . . only one goose was left. Still (in early afternoon) nary a sign of the other five.
This goose seems to be in good shape and not injured. S/he was able to fly in with the others earlier this week. Why was this one left behind when the other five left?
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Maybe she's waiting for some friends? Who knows what's in the mind of a goose. Maybe she just likes your place so much she'll be staying. Lots of geese don't fly south anymore. We even have some here that stay all year.
Hmm. maybe he/she hasn't had enough tasty grass yet.
Judy
Goose with an attitude? You may have a winter guest! Do geese mate for life?
Aw, what a sweet but sad photo. I didn't realize you had a pond. Perfect for things like geese and ducks passing through.
Sparkless- We wouldn't mind at all if s/he stayed the winter with us. (But I bet we'd feel we had to make a little three-sided shelter for it down by the pond.)
Judy - Doesn't it seem strange though that if the six came together, they'd leave together?
Katidids - Yes, geese do mate for life. That's what I always think about when someone tells us of their goose hunting adventures. (Am I a softie?)
Leigh - Yep, we do have a small pond that is enclosed within the poultry pasture. Needless to say our domestic geese use it a lot and we've had as many as 40 wild Mallards hanging around for a summer one year. In the hot weather we've even seen the chickens taking a drink along the edge.
Strange Maybe it is injured or sick.
I know not what thoughts lie in a goose head. Hmm. Nope. Makes no sense to me.
~~Lori
Qwaynt - The goose seems to be healthy . . . but then I haven't taken its temperature or anything. ;o}
Lori - Heck, half the time I don't know what thoughts lie in MY head!
Good to hear from you. Been thinking about you and hoping you're doing okay.
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