Miles Flansburg wrote:Howdy Mike, welcome to permies !
What color is the goose? Just wondering if it looks to be wild or domesticated? Are there any neighboring farms that might have lost one?
Do you have a local phone book or can you search for local numbers?
Just wondering if there might be a local veterinarian or county animal control person you could call to get some advise?
It's a white and black goose. I wish I had taken a picture before it got dark. But it's got a black and white body, white neck, black beak.
Where we're located is an old hunting lodge that was built over 30 years ago when there was nothing else nearby. Now, there are a handful of houses one of which does have a relatively small crop of corn. The homeowner says he sees all kinds of wildlife including geese, deer, wild turkeys, all kinds of stuff. Plus, he has a small pier where he fishes and crabs.
I haven't heard the goose squawk since my post but I also haven't walked around outside the house. As for "dinner"? Trust me, the thought had crossed many minds...lol. But I think most of us here are more nurturing than hunters...lol. At this point, I think we're waiting til morning to see if he makes it through the night. My gut tells me he wanted us to let him/her into the porch to provide sanctuary I'm case whatever got ahold of him last night is still around. I guess we'll find out in the morning. I doubt anyone will want to pitch on the couple hundred dollars to have someone come out...I would think there would be SOME organization that would just come rescue the animal...I guess not, we'll see what happens in the morning.
Thanks for the input.
Mike
