[jameslindsay]

I have to say that these goslings are much more loving than any ducklings I have hatched which surprises me. They enjoy my attention and getting cuddles. When I let them out their brooder they come running after me and when I sit on the floor they come and cuddle up to keep warm.

[northfifeduckling]

Amazing, James - well done! They'll be so much bigger when we meet up next month.

I'm not surprised that they respond better to handling than ducks - didn't  Konrad Lorenz work with geese (not ducks!) ? You'll be their dad from now on as long as they live! Anyone remember Fly Away Home? 

[jameslindsay]

Never heard of Konran I'm afraid but I do remember the film you mentioned. I had both them down in the bar for 10 minutes this afternoon and they had a great time exploring.

[northfifeduckling]

Konrad Lorenz I think was a Behavioural Biologist who spent a long time living with geese. A lot of his research had to do with parenting - the first thing the goslings saw once they hatched was considered their parent for life and they followed him everywhere. Funny I remember that from my Biology lessons somewhat 35 years ago..

[jameslindsay]

I think after looking on the internet they are Chinese geese.

[egglady]

was so tempted to come in and meet them today James (been for a lesson at Edenside), but my hair was plastered to my head i had worked so hard and i didnt want to put your customers off their food!!

[northfifeduckling]

Tara and me couldn't resist to stop by yesterday to see them, soooo lovely and how tame they are! Hannah was a bit cross that she hadn't come with us 

[jameslindsay]

Hi Laura, feel free to come in and see the goslings any time at all. Of course it doensn't matter what you look like.

Kerstin you know you can bring Hannah any time also.

[egglady]

Hi Laura, feel free to come in and see the goslings any time at all. Of course it doensn't matter what you look like.

Trust me - you wouldn't have wanted me anywhere near your place today!  Thanks though!

Off to check square sheep to see if today's the day!  If it is, no doubt she'll wait till I'm off to my beekeeping class and then she'll have it/them!

[Sharondp]

Anyone remember Fly Away Home? 

I was just going to mention the same film!

[jameslindsay]

This was them out on the sun yesterday

[doganjo]

Ok, you've got me hooked, James - oohhh, they are such pretty little fluffy things ..................... but one step near me with those fluffy heads lowered and any hint of a hissing noise from their gorgeous little beaks and I'll set Bobby on them

[jameslindsay]

Honestly Annie just now they are such wee sooks, they love attention and cuddles.

[doganjo]

Hmmm, yes - and what about in 5 weeks time when we have our meet?  That is if anyone is coming???

[jameslindsay]

I should just about have them trained to chase you by then hee hee hee.