chickentowns
In the Brooder
Hi! I am looking for advice on if I should introduce a goose or a duck to our pond to keep an old goose company. I know NOTHING about water fowl.
We bought a farm a few years ago with a pond. The pond had 2 geese and 2 ducks on it for YEARS. They’ve been here much longer than us and live self sufficiently aside from corn my neighbor throws out as treats. They don’t have fences or shelter aside from naturally occurring trees, bushes, etc.
In the last couple years, the pairs each had their mate die off leaving one goose and one duck to pal around. Yesterday, the final duck disappeared leaving the one goose all alone. Looking for advice if I should try to introduce a companion to keep him company. Is it advised to get another goose or ducks? Are there proper steps to introduce a new duck or goose? Any thoughts would be appreciated as I know nothing about ducks or geese! I just feel bad for the lonely one.
We bought a farm a few years ago with a pond. The pond had 2 geese and 2 ducks on it for YEARS. They’ve been here much longer than us and live self sufficiently aside from corn my neighbor throws out as treats. They don’t have fences or shelter aside from naturally occurring trees, bushes, etc.
In the last couple years, the pairs each had their mate die off leaving one goose and one duck to pal around. Yesterday, the final duck disappeared leaving the one goose all alone. Looking for advice if I should try to introduce a companion to keep him company. Is it advised to get another goose or ducks? Are there proper steps to introduce a new duck or goose? Any thoughts would be appreciated as I know nothing about ducks or geese! I just feel bad for the lonely one.