EGYPTION GEESE AND BABIES
By ginellie
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Not strictly gardening I know, but they are very close to my house. I’ve been watching their progress since Sunday, when there were 3 goslings. After the very heavy snow on Monday I wondered if they would survive, but here they are.
I have been feeding them with seed as suggested by GOY members and they are becoming quite tame. The problem is trying to keep the other geese/ducks/pigeons away.
I can’t imagine why they are so early. There are a few other geese of this type in the park but none have babies.
I do hope they are visible in the photograph.
5 Feb, 2009
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Very early Ginellie - do they migrate ?
5 Feb, 2009
I'm sure they will - they don't seem to worry about the cold. ...Let's hope there aren't any urban foxes around though!
Great photos - they are clear to see!
5 Feb, 2009
their so cute.
5 Feb, 2009
Well done on helping the babes.
Yes, I can see them in the photos.
Let's hope they safely reach adulthood ! :o)
5 Feb, 2009
No I don't think they do migrate Bonkersbon - well, the Egyptian ones don't, the Egyption ones might!
A lot of foxes around here Spritz but a lot of crows too, so who to blame for the one who disappeared?
I'll be checking everyday and maybe get a bit closer in a week or so.
5 Feb, 2009
Fingers crossed for them Ginellie....keep us posted !
5 Feb, 2009
UK cold shouldn't hurt geese but uncontrolled pets and foxes might I'm afraid. All the same it's wonderful to see and SO encouraging. Now, are you going to build a hide to watch over these beautiful youngsters I wonder?
6 Feb, 2009
Wow, how strange they have young so early. Looks like they are being well looked after by the parents and yourself with the feed :-) I do really hope they stay safe.
6 Feb, 2009
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Lovely, they are visible ginellie lets hope they survive......
5 Feb, 2009