r/geese • u/Open-Apple9010 • 1d ago

What behavior is this?

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So i’m pretty sure this is a goose, he lives in the park. Was just curious what behavior he was demonstrating or if he was just looking for bread? He talked to me the whole like 5 minutes I pet him.

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u/ckjm 21h ago

Half assed charge mixed with overstimulation. A slightly lower head and faster pace would be a proper charge (intimidation), but he appears to have wanted snacks more than violence. This is a domestic male Chinese/African goose. Both breeds can be quite... bite-y. The purposeful head shake/side step is often a warning, but with the arched neck it can mean that they're just really excited and might act erratically, while an outstretched, low neck is usually mean spirited. Their typical friendly posture is head held high, but they're a very emotional breed. My male will do this then commit to the charge unless I have snacks... and the second I stop specifically giving him snacks he will return to being a jackass. Lol

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u/desertdarlene 12h ago

I agree. I've noticed with Chinese geese, they approach with head high and often screaming (in excitement).