Adopting older goslings- will they still imprint

[Ejmaggz]

I am adopting 3 Sebastopol goslings this week. They will be 4 weeks old.

I am nervous about their age. Will they still bond with me or imprint if I spend time with them? Or is this too old to expect this?

I have chickens, ducks, and quail. These are my first geese.

Thank you!

 

[Debbie292d]

I know turkeys can imprint as young adults as my neighbors turkey did to ME and I did nothing but be in my yard. She kept coming across the road to see me when I'd be outside.

I would spend a lot of time with them and I'm sure they will as they are still young and they'll learn you're the "mom" of them.

 

[Jenbirdee]

If you spend time with them yes

 

[Iain Utah]

Imprinting only occurs at birth. However, they will still bond with you at that age.

 

[JRies]

I am adopting 3 Sebastopol goslings this week. They will be 4 weeks old.

I am nervous about their age. Will they still bond with me or imprint if I spend time with them? Or is this too old to expect this?

I have chickens, ducks, and quail. These are my first geese.

Thank you!

They will respect you, Listen to you and look to you. So much better than imprinting on you.