We have a 12 acre ranch, that has a large pond and fountain. This is our 2nd full summer here and have a family of Canadian geese that raise their goslings here both years. Once the goslings learn to fly, they fly off and return with 30 or 40 more geese. I know they're a territorial species, but there are a couple of geese that seem to be ostracized from other flocks/families. I feed them collectively throughout the day, in small clusters, having to mediate/ intervene the fighting and try to specifically feed the ones being out-casted. Some of the families make it difficult for them to eat or hang out together by the pond. So far my interventions are helping them to accept one of them, a little, but what can I do to ensure they are not left alone or mistreated by the other geese families??
I've read on here, to separate the aggressive gander or to clip a certain part of their wings but these are wild, not domesticated and isolating or putting a few together in a pen, for a couple of days for them to get acclimated, is not possible. Thank you for any advice!
I've read on here, to separate the aggressive gander or to clip a certain part of their wings but these are wild, not domesticated and isolating or putting a few together in a pen, for a couple of days for them to get acclimated, is not possible. Thank you for any advice!
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