Godfrey, the gander, whose other name is now ‘the Godfather’ was, to begin with, our only goose, and he adored me. He was given to us as an adolescent.
Then we got little Pearl, who Godfrey cherished so much that as soon as Pearl was out of the brooder and free-ranging, Godfrey started to bite me, hiss at me and our relationship is still at a stalemate. Here is little Pearl when she was little!
Since then, our gang of poultry has grown and I was hoping they would all roam around freely during the day in a playful way, but the Godfather has them all organized into a kind of army! They all come to me for bread and lettuce but they do it sneakily because Godfrey disapproves so violently.
Pearl is the one on the far left.
I really miss Godfrey loving me – oh well!
jmgoyder 
Don’t think I will mess with Godfrey then!
Wise move!
Sorry about Godfrey – Pearl was so cute when she was little. We have a cat who lives next door who is so mean, our cat will not go out when he is out.
Hi,
Godfrey is obviously now the boss. 🙂
Seems so lovely… Thanks and Love, nia
I am afraid that when my two ganders get fully feathered and grown that I will be facing the same predicament. They do change when they fully mature and have “adult” responsibilities for the flock. 😦
I was wondering if Godfrey and i could combine armies and… i don’t know. Conquer lettuce and circuit boards?
Come and get him, Ritika! Jx
At least Godfrey is doing his job. It would be worse if he rejected you for no apparent reason. He’s just “busy.”
That silly old goose. I would cook him, but that’s me. ~ You’re a saint to forgive him.
That silly old goose. I would cook him, but that’s me. ~ You are a saint to forgive him.
Baby Pearl is just so beautiful. Hope Godfrey comes around again for you Julie! xo
how many do you have all together now?
Which breed? Put it this way – dozens all together!
lol, u r definitely an animal lover, they are lucky to have u
Yeah, but I’m lucky too!
yes u are, definitely, to have something that you love so close to you ,,and so many!!
in the last photo it looks like Godfrey takes his duties quite seriously as “head dude”.
Yes, the ducks and turkeys are terrified of him!
Godfrey’s in charge now, you will have to get used to it 🙂
Alas – yes!
It’s so nice to be adored, isn’t it? I’m sorry Godfrey stopped. When Wonderbutt ignores me, I feel very sad – but then he puts his head in my lap or follows me – only me – all around the house, and I feel loved once again.
Awwwww!
Oh Godfrey! Go love Julie! We know you have it in you.
Bella and DiDi
Any gander advice, girls?
Cranky old goose
You know what they say–that love is fickle. So, apparently, are geese.
Moody, eh? :-).
That’s an understatement!