Yowz3rs87 t1_j26xdpe wrote on December 30, 2022 at 2:18 AM

I had a goose chase after me once and I am certain it was not trying to kiss me.

CopperBoulevard OP t1_j26yhlz wrote on December 30, 2022 at 2:26 AM

I feel you... some are just protecting there nest or have had bad interactions with humans, but not all are bad. It takes a lot to earn a goose's trust, plus temperament has a lot to do with it. Some animals or people just have a more aggressive temperament than others. I feel blessed thou to have such a wonderful animal and cherish every day I have with him. Thanks for the comment and I hope next time you come across one the interaction is better.

Speakdoggo t1_j2723lg wrote on December 30, 2022 at 2:52 AM

Does he make that soft chortling sound when he kisses you? Mine did , almost like a whisper… and a trill combined. Nothing like goosey love.

CopperBoulevard OP t1_j272yxg wrote on December 30, 2022 at 2:59 AM

Yes, I would say he is the most loving pet I've ever had. I'm glad you got to experience it as well. Here is a video I posted https://www.reddit.com/r/geese/comments/zq2qzk/riggs_was_in_a_cuddle_mood_today/?utm_source=share&utm_medium=web2x&context=3

Speakdoggo t1_j2768vs wrote on December 30, 2022 at 3:23 AM

They mate for life ya know…and they never let a gosling be an orphan, so you know… you might be a dad …for a looong time. Mine lived maybe 15 years? He would love on all the women who came to our farm and he would wait for a guy to pass and then run after him and bite him ( or try to ) on the calf, twisting as he clamped down to leave a red welt raised up half an inch with red dots as the capillaries were damaged. How did he know a woman from a man …everybody dresses in pants basically. I don’t know…but he did

CopperBoulevard OP t1_j277um6 wrote on December 30, 2022 at 3:35 AM

Yeah I would say I'm his mate even thou he got raised the same way with his girlfriend Lorna and I raised several ducks the same way in the past, but he/Riggs has been the best I don't know either how he is able to tell the difference. Especially when me or someone else is all bundled up for winter wearing a face mask. Bonus baby picture https://imgur.com/Uiv0eRO

Speakdoggo t1_j27c5z1 wrote on December 30, 2022 at 4:09 AM

Oh my gosh, he’s adorable …and he loves you in his little goose way!

Icantfindmypinksock t1_j26y5vy wrote on December 30, 2022 at 2:24 AM

My neighbors had a goose that used to chase me home after school and it was the most terrifying thing