Geese
Our Canada Geese and Chinese Geese have been year-round permanent residents on the pond for fourteen years. They are our most enjoyable neighbors, especially liked by children as they are visible all day long. Geese have a remarkably social behavior, with strict care of the young and a hierarchy of the old ganders. The gander will intimidate all intruders including foxes and if necessary humans.

"I am only 2 days old and have walked 1/2 mile today. I need my rest." |

"It is over 90 degrees and I am hot and sweating." |
"I am a special Goose my name is Beep. I am also a regular resident of the farmhouse. My story is a sad proof of human cruelty and stupidity. Somebody just dropped me on the driveway to the farmhouse to let me die. I hade a large gaping wound over my left thigh."
"The people from the farmhouse picked me up and gave me water and food. I was extremely thirsty and very tired. I had my own room close to the kitchen, that is close to cracked corn and other goodies." |

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"Later I moved down to the pond. The old gander adopted me, in spite of fact that I am a Chinese Goose. I believe he liked me because I have the prettiest feet on the Pond; mine are orange, and the others have only black ugly feet. My best companions on the pond were 'the goose with the small feet', 'the goose with the broken wing', and two others who always stayed with me."
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