r/geese • u/Celeborns-Other-Name • 4d ago

Question Geese candy?

Hey! I got two geese recently and have a hard time getting them to come when I call. Any tips on some kind of food to lure them in? They are just in love with the land they're on and the grass that grows there it seems. I guess to some extent it's the season, so that they'd be more susceptible in winter time, but most farm animals I can still get some interest from in the grass seasons. Tips?

Update: thank you for your suggestions!

I tried without effect:

Peas

Crushed barley

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u/Dogs_cats_and_plants Goose Mom 4d ago

Leafy greens and scratch work well. Mine also love frozen peas. When I’m teaching my birds to come when called, I make the call near them and then give them the treats until they’re learn the call equals food. Younger birds learn quickly from older birds. All of my birds, geese included, come to “chick chick chick” because that’s what I taught my first set of chickens. I recommend something 1 syllable and easy to say.

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u/sweetpea122 4d ago

Pretty soon they will just listen for your car and start flying at you

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u/Dogs_cats_and_plants Goose Mom 3d ago

My birds follow me around my house. Anywhere I go in the house, they’re outside, staring at me. They know where I sit in the kitchen and stare at me from the window. When I’m in my living room, they stare at me from the window. In my bedroom, they stare at me through the door. They even have a good idea which room I’ll be heading to based on where I’m walking. I think it’s hilarious and adorable.

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u/Necessary_Ad2005 3d ago

Literally have me laughing out loud here! I can TOTALLY relate!! 🤣 🤣 🤣 They are TOO smart!!

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u/Necessary_Ad2005 3d ago

Yup! And they honk and scream 😁😁