Another (previously unexpected) consequence of Climate Change. It seems great for the ducks – “It’s like Paradise. No more migrating – You never have to leave.” For the neighborhood and the Over-the-Hedge gang – the Ducks are (or will soon be) not-so-welcome guests.
It was so bad in Denver that they started culling the geese – and using them to provide meat for the poor.
Until the animal cruelty types set in.
And as a rule, I tend to side with the animal cruelty types.
(Against animal cruelty, that is. But I don’t know what to say or do about the geese problem)
(1993 – North Bay, Ontario, Lake Nippising: The Canadian Geese problem there was so bad that locals did not want anybody feeding them – even Canadians wanted the geese to go away. And yes, you really had to watch where you stepped there, too)
My dad’s ducks are still here even though the pond is frozen. Domestic ones don’t bother to migrate if they know they’ve got food and shelter available
Where I used to work (about 15 years ago), we had a pretty bad Canada geese problem. One morning I counted 125+ geese just around our building. There about 20 or so families. Some with 4-5 goslings, some with up to 8. Not sure what the building management did, but they finally managed to get them to remove themselves. It was pretty bad for a while.
LookingGlass Premium Member over 3 years ago
There will be no more tiptoeing through the tulips … NOW!!
:-O
stairsteppublishing over 3 years ago
There are migratory Canada geese, and permanent residents in western Kentucky. Yes, you have to be careful where you step.
Doug K over 3 years ago
Another (previously unexpected) consequence of Climate Change. It seems great for the ducks – “It’s like Paradise. No more migrating – You never have to leave.” For the neighborhood and the Over-the-Hedge gang – the Ducks are (or will soon be) not-so-welcome guests.
Cedar the squirrel over 3 years ago
Are they just too lazy to do it?
Tigressy over 3 years ago
1) Those are domestic geese.
2) I prefer ducks. Less fatty.
Cheapskate0 over 3 years ago
It was so bad in Denver that they started culling the geese – and using them to provide meat for the poor.
Until the animal cruelty types set in.
And as a rule, I tend to side with the animal cruelty types.
(Against animal cruelty, that is. But I don’t know what to say or do about the geese problem)
(1993 – North Bay, Ontario, Lake Nippising: The Canadian Geese problem there was so bad that locals did not want anybody feeding them – even Canadians wanted the geese to go away. And yes, you really had to watch where you stepped there, too)
Ellis97 over 3 years ago
Those geese ain’t moving a muscle.
R.R.Bedford over 3 years ago
When you cannot hunt them they tend to take up residence; gaggles of geese roam the rural and semi rural areas of NJ and have for years.
Masterskrain over 3 years ago
Just call George. I bet HE could get them to move…
TMMILLER Premium Member over 3 years ago
Bring in a few peregrines. The geese will soon find alternate places.
Michael G. over 3 years ago
Talk about “unwelcome immigration”!
Jeffin Premium Member over 3 years ago
They must be pooped from all of that non-migration.
epaphus8 over 3 years ago
I can send RJ and company plenty of great recipes for duck and goose.
Steverino Premium Member over 3 years ago
There’s a reason that they call those birds ‘foul’.
PrestoPrestigo over 3 years ago
My dad’s ducks are still here even though the pond is frozen. Domestic ones don’t bother to migrate if they know they’ve got food and shelter available
Martin 78 over 3 years ago
Dang flying psychopaths have already taken over our model pond in S. Carolina. Place is a minefield.
BeniHanna6 Premium Member over 3 years ago
The Canadian Geese rarely leave southern Michigan anymore. The town had to outlaw feeding them as they were making a real mess of the parks.
mistercatworks over 3 years ago
Geese rule! No seriously. They will take over, if they arrive en masse .
contralto2b over 3 years ago
Where I used to work (about 15 years ago), we had a pretty bad Canada geese problem. One morning I counted 125+ geese just around our building. There about 20 or so families. Some with 4-5 goslings, some with up to 8. Not sure what the building management did, but they finally managed to get them to remove themselves. It was pretty bad for a while.
Shinrinder Premium Member over 3 years ago
Geese = Flying Cows
jamesbaird1572 over 3 years ago
I had a friend describe geese as flying carp.