The Poultry Keeper The Independent Forum for Poultry Keepers    FAQ   Search     Register   Log in  Marching Goslings          The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Eggs and Growers Author Message james419 Joined: 20 Sep 2005 Posts: 475 Location: Moutier Malcard - France Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 7:58 pm    Post subject: Marching Goslings We have 10 White Geese - heading for the freezer - they are 24 days old and this afternoon we marched them down the garden to a paddock of fresh grass - nota problem and after 1 hour we marched them back again - really silly picture 2 adults!!! one leading the other following 10 small goslings> One their return they all fell asleep, will try again tomorrow. Back to top JustChickens Joined: 24 Mar 2008 Posts: 886 Location: Sussex Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 8:05 pm    Post subject: Haha thats sweet, do they follow you everywhere? Back to top NannyP Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 11317 Location: 86310 Nr St Savin Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 8:25 pm    Post subject: How lovely, I can just imagine, and of course your neighbours will have so much more to talk about tomorrow at La Poste Back to top james419 Joined: 20 Sep 2005 Posts: 475 Location: Moutier Malcard - France Posted: Fri May 09, 2008 8:30 pm    Post subject: Fabrice thinks we are mad as a sack of frogs - but his kids want to have a go - so tomorrow they are due for and apero so we might do some training!!!!! Back to top vanessa Joined: 24 Sep 2005 Posts: 1241 Location: Correze Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 7:48 am    Post subject: Awww bless! I have this wonderful image of you and Trouty asleep with the goslings after the tiring afternoon!! Back to top CP Moderator Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 15459 Location: Hampshire Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 11:32 am    Post subject: ...a bit like the pied piper! Back to top james419 Joined: 20 Sep 2005 Posts: 475 Location: Moutier Malcard - France Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 12:45 pm    Post subject: This morning when I let them out - they had a quick drink and then went to the gate as if they knew they might have another day out Lola and family watching yesterdays visitors back to nick more of their grass Back to top NannyP Joined: 13 Apr 2005 Posts: 11317 Location: 86310 Nr St Savin Posted: Sat May 10, 2008 1:38 pm    Post subject: Gorgeous....do I see some stripped bark in there with Lola et al? Back to top james419 Joined: 20 Sep 2005 Posts: 475 Location: Moutier Malcard - France Posted: Sun May 11, 2008 11:08 am    Post subject: In deed the goats are good strippers!!! And this morning we have another baby cayuga - very small - but also very vocal - have taken Myrtle of the others as they are empty. These two are "Seriously" and "Beautifull" - gets weirder by the moment Back to top vanessa Joined: 24 Sep 2005 Posts: 1241 Location: Correze Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 8:18 pm    Post subject: I just love your bird and animal names, James. Wish I could be as inventive!! Back to top james419 Joined: 20 Sep 2005 Posts: 475 Location: Moutier Malcard - France Posted: Mon May 12, 2008 8:57 pm    Post subject: I would not worry - Trouty says that I have lost the plot - however -wherever I am I am happy!!!!!!!!!!!! If that makes sense please send answers on a postcard!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Back to top EGirl Joined: 01 Nov 2007 Posts: 1119 Location: Dublin, Ireland Posted: Thu May 15, 2008 10:55 pm    Post subject: Makes a hell of a lot of sense to me James. The quirkyer I get, the happier I am....& the less I care what anyone thinks! Back to top bronskibeat Joined: 09 Sep 2007 Posts: 1615 Location: Clawddnewydd Posted: Fri May 16, 2008 10:25 am    Post subject: snap! Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         The Poultry Keeper Forum Index -> Eggs and Growers All times are GMT + 1 Hour Page 1 of 1 Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2005 phpBB Group