After a very successful Euroa Auction today I finally have a goose for my long time bachelor gander Ronnie!
I have a medium sized yard I lock him in at night (10m x 8m) so when I got home I put her in there first. She seemed to make herself at home almost immediately which was a surprise as she was one half of a pair that I convinced Auctioneer to seperate. I was expecting her to be fretful and missing her partner as geese "marry" for life.
Feeling confident I put Ronnie in with her and she seems very happy to make his aquaintance. They are already "attached at the hip" after only a few hours.
I normally free range Ronnie and my other pair (that sleep in a different yard as they were not too friendly to Ronnie whilst they had their goslings with them).
I am thinking I will keep the two newlyweds in the yard for a day or three to let them bond fully and for her to become used to her new home.
Will they bond that quickly?
The other pair seem very curious about the new addition. Should I keep them away from the yard for the time being?
Is she just being friendly or is she actually more serious?
Thanks for any advice you might have to make this a happy union!
