MNGooseGal

It is quite comical watching goslings take their turn. The gosling standing was kicked out of the pool just before I started the video. Goslings are so much fun to watch.

When Bert would drink water some would run back out. At a month old, he didn’t tilt his head back Like other geese. Ernie as an adult still swings his neck around. Ernie is always happy and will chat in your ear.

Ernie eats by himself, however he needed to be up against something when eating. He will swing his head from side to side. He will use the backing to help steady and lower his beak into the dishes.

Tater Tot was excited to enjoy the nice day. Soaking up the sun Until a bully goose chases Tater Tot. To think a few months ago this goose couldn’t walk. Tater Tot has come along nicely and can run when needed.

Each morning I let the geese outside for the day. They are always happy to see me and are so excited to play in the backyard.

Finally some snow has melted. They’ve been patiently waiting all winter for this. These two geese found the only mud puddle and decided to take a bath. They had a blast. Bert’s wry neck doesn’t slow him down. Wheezy and Bert are great friends.

Bert started kicking himself in his head as he would walk. Why he would do this I don’t know for sure, but I think he would do this to keep his head straight looking forward. This would randomly continue for next next couple of months. He discontinued doing this. He now has full control and keeps his head forward.

As Bert grew he would start twisting his neck. This resolved as he gained control of his neck and built up the muscle needed to keep his head straight. When I would see his doing this, I would put his head back to the correct position. Eventually Bert kept his head forward.

Bert would twist his neck backwards as he was building muscle in the needed area of his neck. He no longer does this, and now keeps his head pointed forward.

This is in honor to Curly. My friend Leah’s gander. She lost him this fall. This video makes her smile. She said no matter how many times she would empty and fill the pool, He just HAS TO make a nest. Curly is eating in greener pastures and making lots of nests in heaven.

Bert is grazing along. It takes him a bit more effort, however he can eat the grass himself.

It is easy to train your geese with grapes. The geese love grapes. I usually cut them in half. I can open the door and yell Num Nums and they come flying in. This came in handy one day when they decided to go on the road. It is nice to have them come when called.

Ernie eats his food with his head sideways so he needs a larger container for the food and water. He stands in a container when eating to help keep from falling over. I placed a backboard by the water because he tends to swing his head. Ernie has a great appetite and never complains.

My goslings all grown up. Roman Tufted, American Buff, Saddlebacks, Toulouse, and Sebastopol geese. Always looking for some treats.

These goslings are from the 2020 summer crew. They would follow me around the yard everywhere. Now they are full grown geese and much louder. Geese are so much fun to raise.

Ernie still has trouble controlling his neck movements and needs a wheelchair. Ernie loves grapes and sitting in front of the window. Sometimes the grape skins stick to the roof of his bill. He would love it if I peeled the grapes for him.

Honestly I didn’t know if Tater Tot would walk independently. One leg was strong. The other leg weak. Today Tater Tot walks and runs. Still might fall over sometimes, but can successfully get back up. It took time, but all worked out.

I didn’t let Bert swim for a long time. It took awhile for him to gain full control of his neck. I couldn’t stand the thought of him drowning. Tater Tot at this time still was struggling with walking. The pool was therapeutic and helped his progress.

Bert is hanging out with Wheezy in this video. Wheezy was a week old Saddleback gosling and got Pneumonia . A $250 vet visit for some antibiotics and after treatment made a full recovery. Wheezy seemed like a fitting name. Bert and Wheezy are inseparable.

Tater Tot was born with a displaced tendon. The tendon was on the side of his leg and needed to be correctly braced in place. With some therapy and patience, Tater Tot has grown into a lively goose. He still falls over once in awhile, but can walk and run on his own. This goose is a character and loves to get into mischief. Very curious, and a great cuddle buddy. Tater Tot hangs out with his friend Ernie everyday.

These goslings are about a month old in this video. Happily chomping away on some grass and making some chatter. Two special geese enjoying a nice summer day.

Ernie is about 2 weeks old here. Ernie hatched out of the egg all by himself with zero help. I really didn’t think he would make it. This goose had such a strong will to survive. It impressed me. He is now full grown and is a very happy goose. He is a fun character to have around. He uses a wheelchair to help his balance issues

This is Bert after hatch. I tried bracing the neck and multiple supplements. The bracing just made him worse. He had some set backs. The first week he needed some help eating. I am happy to let everyone know he is doing very well and lives a happy independent life.

Reuben needed a new home. I was happy to add him to my flock. He is a happy fun goose who loves to play in the pool. If you would like me to post more videos of Reuben, I am happy to do so.