Unexpected Visitor

[steeple ducks]

It does look like a greylag, not a Pilgrim. It surely must have been raised as a domestic as no way would a wild bird walk up a ramp into a house, even domestics can prefer not to go in.

If "she" is a she because she gives you the run around when you try to get her in to bed do you find males more receptive to your advances?

[Earthly]

Great answer, but never been in that position.

The Drakes usually do as they are told by the Ducks, although they are very good at coming back out to round up any missing Ducks, especially Wendy who hasn't quite got the hang of the ramp and ends up under it.

We did have a Duck called Ronnie (Brother Reggie - they looked like they were wearing DJs) who would put all the Ducks to bed, then refuse to go in himself. Until he eventually got foxed.

[Earthly]

Just to let you know, the Goose did fly off, for about 20 minutes and has been back ever since.

She now leads to Ducks into the house at night, gently honking as they quack to each other.

[Anne W]

That's lovely Earthly - did wonder if you still had her/him. How funny - you have obviously ticked all it's boxes for it to stay. As long as it doesn't tell all it's family and friends

[Lydia]

Aaah,that's lovely Earthly,so pleased you've still got him/her.what have you named him/her?

[Earthly]

The not very original "Lucy".

I think she (I'm sure it's a she) is waiting for other Geese to overfly so she can join them.

Might have a long wait as we rarely see Geese in flight.

She calls out now and again. If she tries at dusk, she is answered by Owls.

[Lydia]

Ah,you'll have to get her some goosey friends,then she wont need to find any herself.I think Lucky Lucy has landed well and truly on her webbed feet.

[steeple ducks]

If you think you want a boyfriend for her please look my way. I have a spare 09 Pilgrim gander needing a goosey girlfriend. He currently spends his day with the ducks.

[Lydia]

You must get him Earthly,well done Steeple Duck on hopefully a goose dating service .

[Earthly]

The Goose is still in the hoose.

Our visitor is still with us. No eggs so I guess I was wrong she's a boy.

Now very much the leader of the pack (for the older Ducks) and is very very vocal about 'his' disgust when any of the young boys do what young boys do to any of the older ducks.