The goslings hatched!

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  1. TheBip

    TheBip Young Pine

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    They hatched yesterday, and I tried to get some pics but Mama was sitting over em. But I was able to get some today :) 5 babies, they are so cute!


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  2. Kay

    Kay Girl with Green Thumbs

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    I love your Home Depot babies!!!
    They are SO cute! Momma Goose seems very proud indeed! She must feel very safe , letting you so close. That must be fun to be around them at work. :) The Home Depot here has no such attraction. :)
     
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    Thanks for the update...they are adorable.
     
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    I only go as far as the barricade, so she doesnt freak out to much :) A lot of people have had Papa goose try to attack them, but not me. She just hisses at me.
     



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    They are so cute, Bip! Thanks for sharing with us. Look at Momma -- she looks a bit unhappy. I love how she's shielding them with her big wing in the 1st pic. Very wonderful!
     
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    Droopy Slug Slaughterer Plants Contributor

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    Awww! Lovely babies, well done Momma Goose. :D
     
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    eileen Resident Taxonomist Staff Member Moderator Plants Contributor

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    I was about to ask you if the eggs had hatched yet. Great photographs of the new babies Jen. Now let's hope no-one disturbs them and they all grow up without any problems.
     
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    glendann Official Garden Angel

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    Thank you so much for the update.They are so adorable and well protected.I do hope they leave the wire up for next time.
     
  9. bsewnsew

    bsewnsew Hardy Maple

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    Makes you want to pick them up an hug them, huh?
    I never seen a baby goosie?
    Thanks for sharing .
     
  10. Netty

    Netty Chaotic Gardener Plants Contributor

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    So cute, but I wouldn't get to close...those geese get vicious!
     
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    wonderful pics bip! is there a lke or pond where they can go to for water?
     
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    This area has plenty of (man made) ponds :)

    Sadly, managment put a piece of lattice over the nest area so the geese couldnt return, and I havent seen the babies since :'( I have seen plenty of adult geese around the store, but since they all look alike to me I couldnt tell if any where Mama or Papa. I was hoping to watch the babies grow up *sigh*
     
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