Parish Council Treating Geese Poorly

[Miss Lydia]

Even before the Parish Council bought new geese it was suggested to pen the geese in if they were so desperate to reintroduce them. They were not willing to do it, I think its because of the cost and effort. Its a small village that doesn't have a lot of money and they didn't want to be seen spending money on geese when money should be spent elsewhere in the village. So it was just easier to buy some goslings, release them and let them fend for themselves.

The geese use up so much water. The lady in the article looked after the original geese, she dug a hole in the ground and put a porcelain sink in for the geese to use. Had to sweep out water and fill it everyday. The geese loved it and they had fresh water to drink everyday.

These are all logical suggestions, but I do not know if the Parish Council will allow it. They will be the ones to have to agree to a fence being put up on the village green and to pay for all needs of the geese.

There is going to be a Parish Council meeting on monday and the topic of the geese is on the agenda. I hope that they decide to build a fence for the geese to keep them safe but I am betting that they decide to build a fence around the playground to keep the geese out to end the poop problem. I will have my fingers crossed but they have never seen these geese as living breathing animals and their welfare hasn't been their concern. Sadly they are viewed more as disposable ornaments.

Now is the time to get all who are concerned about the geese welfare to rally together and go to this meeting have 1 spokes person who can talk without screaming and pointing blame, in other words someone who has the knack of getting through to people in a voice that has meaning but not screaming. Maybe you?? It's all worth a try, but we see it all the time here in the USA respect for life whether animal or human just seems to have gotten lost some where. Please keep us updated.

 

[BeytonGeese]

The Parish council released their monthly newsletter last night.

Sadly, in the newsletter the chairman describes how the only situation that is proving a problem with the geese is all of the faeces. He also said how the Parish council has taken advise from the police wildlife officer and the RSPCA and how they have described their "entire satisfaction with the situation".

I am not surprised that the Parish Council don't see a problem with their actions. I don't believe that there is anyway to get through to the Parish council, they have been told the same things over and over and they will never understand that what they are doing to these animals is wrong.

I am trying to get more and more support. Please share the youtube video where ever you can and I hope that more and more people watch it and write to the Parish Council to educate them how their actions are cruel.

Thanks again everyone.

 

[livininbrazil]

The Parish council released their monthly newsletter last night.

Sadly, in the newsletter the chairman describes how the only situation that is proving a problem with the geese is all of the faeces. He also said how the Parish council has taken advise from the police wildlife officer and the RSPCA and how they have described their "entire satisfaction with the situation".

I am not surprised that the Parish Council don't see a problem with their actions. I don't believe that there is anyway to get through to the Parish council, they have been told the same things over and over and they will never understand that what they are doing to these animals is wrong.

I am trying to get more and more support. Please share the youtube video where ever you can and I hope that more and more people watch it and write to the Parish Council to educate them how their actions are cruel.

Thanks again everyone.

You´re doing a great job, and I´m surprised the RSPCA think it´s ok for the geese....

I hope you manage to save those birds.

 

[BeytonGeese]

The RSPCA told us they there were going to discuss the situation with the Parish Council and tell they how it was illegal to release the animals in the first place, how the green was not suitable for them and advise them on the animal welfare act that requires them to provide shelter, protection and clean water.


Somehow that message was lost on the Parish Council when they published their newsletter.


This shows how hard it is to deal with these non elected officials

 

[livininbrazil]

The RSPCA told us they there were going to discuss the situation with the Parish Council and tell they how it was illegal to release the animals in the first place, how the green was not suitable for them and advise them on the animal welfare act that requires them to provide shelter, protection and clean water.


Somehow that message was lost on the Parish Council when they published their newsletter.


This shows how hard it is to deal with these non elected officials

Seems the RSPCA needs to be bothered again, then. The solution seems to be so simple, just needs someone to put themselves out to look after the geese. A bit like everyone likes a clean beach, but no-one wants to tidy up the litter!

 

[Miss Lydia]

I wish the RSPCA or wild life officer would come to a council meeting and say they agree with how the geese are being kept in front of everyone.

 

[BeytonGeese]

The meeting was Monday and its been busy since. During the public forum the needs and the treatment of the geese were addressed by a concerned member of the public.

The parish council were asked questions about how they were going to care for the geese, they were told what needs to be provided to keep the geese safe and heathy.

They didn't even respond let alone reply. They ignored the questions and moved on. Sadly this isnt surprising.

I will have the youtube posting of the meeting shortly.

 

[Miss Lydia]

The meeting was Monday and its been busy since. During the public forum the needs and the treatment of the geese were addressed by a concerned member of the public.

The parish council were asked questions about how they were going to care for the geese, they were told what needs to be provided to keep the geese safe and heathy.

They didn't even respond let alone reply. They ignored the questions and moved on. Sadly this isnt surprising.

I will have the youtube posting of the meeting shortly.

This is so sad, these people need to be ousted from their responsibility[what ever it maybe] Can the public pool their funds and take matters into their own hands like making a proper enclosure for the geese and buying feed and making sure they have fresh water? We had alot of building material donated to us by friends when we built our goose house just things they had laying around old windows from an upgrade lumber that had been given [alot of it was unusable but alot of it was] we had to buy some things but it's amazing what people want to get rid of just to tidy up, then they would need someone to build it but there is most likely men and women who could lend a hand. Maybe if they go to the council with the plan and material already to go and get it okayed by these "RSPCA" and the wildlife officer who said the counciil was doing a good job with these geese[joke of course] they would go for it. As long as they didn't have to foot the bill. It's too bad all these people who travel all over the world protesting couldn't try doing it for something worthy like these poor geese. If I lived closer....

 

[BeytonGeese]

I thought I would give an update.


Here is what we are having to deal with when it comes to the Beyton Parish Council.

They will blatantly lie rather than admitting that the geese need looking after.

 

[livininbrazil]

I thought I would give an update.


Here is what we are having to deal with when it comes to the Beyton Parish Council.

They will blatantly lie rather than admitting that the geese need looking after.

Looks like you have more than a battle on your hands. Goodness knows, I have no idea what else you can do.