This probably needs very little explanation, so I’ll keep it brief: it’s very cold here right now (snowing as I write this) and the puddle near the goose coop is frozen. As the video shows, the geese can’t help but venture into (onto) the puddle, which has become a skating rink. While the gander in this scene may have sacrificed his dignity, note that his attitude remains intact. 😂
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Farm Fowl: Genuinely Goofy Geese
Geese have a reputation for being silly, and when you spend much time with them, you understand why…they’re goofy creatures and, often, rather clumsy. But silly though they may be, they’re some of the most intelligent fowl we’ve raised, and intelligent creatures seek enrichment. Fortunately, a plain old lime rind can entertain these guys for hours.
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This one is a bit of a throwback – almost three weeks now – to the last gosling hatch of the year. This little gander, though not quite ready to hatch, was still talkative and active in his egg.
Continue reading “Watch This: Conversations With An Egg”Watch This: Saturday Splash Time
It’s always entertaining when young goslings, still unsure about swimming, have unfettered (but supervised) access to a kiddie pool. They may start out wary, but once they’re in the water, instinct kicks in!
Continue reading “Watch This: Saturday Splash Time”In The Incubator: Last Gosling Hatch Of 2021
It’s finally hatching day for the last Pilgrim eggs of the season! While hatching day is exciting regardless of when it occurs during the year, this hatch is particularly poignant because, after this, there will be no more goslings until next spring. That’s a long wait.
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