As spring approaches and Canadian geese begin their annual migration, many people wonder about the legal status of these majestic birds. Whether you’re a nature enthusiast, a property owner, or simply curious about wildlife regulations, it’s important to understand the protections in place for Canadian geese. Are Canadian geese federally protected? Canadian geese are federally […]
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Greylag geese with similar personalities have higher hatching success, study suggests
Birds of a feather flock together but strong pairing in geese has been shown to produce better breeding results, according to a new study. Focusing on a group of captive greylag geese, bird behavior experts from the University of Vienna and Flinders University have looked into the parental benefits of ‘made in heaven’ matches between […]
Balancing Backyard Poultry Farming with Wildlife Conservation
As urban areas grow, the connection between backyard poultry farming and wildlife conservation becomes increasingly important. Poultry farmers must find ways to protect both their flocks and local ecosystems. This guide will help you align your farming practices with wildlife conservation, promoting a healthier environment. Protecting Wildlife While Raising Poultry To balance backyard poultry farming […]
Petition: Tell New Jersey Town to Stop Plans to Slaughter Geese for Spending Time in a Park
In a classic case of human arrogance, officials in a New Jersey town are planning a mass slaughter of a flock of geese because these birds have simply dared to spend time in a local park. If this plan is allowed to go through, approximately 60 geese will be rounded up, stuffed in a chamber, […]
Planned ‘mass execution’ of geese in Conn. city paused after outpouring of passionate input on both sides
Tears, shouts and interruptions marked residents’ comments Wednesday night over a proposal to exterminate geese in Bristol, Conn., parks. As the city’s Board of Parks considered a proposal to kill resident geese that are causing excessive waste that is marring Veterans Memorial Park, dozens of residents shared conflicting opinions on how the city should proceed. […]
They Came in the Night – USDA Wildlife Services “Contract Killers” – Dark Operations Part 2 – The Killing
“The geese are killed by lethal gas—often in small chambers on the back of trucks brought directly to the round-up site. Geese are loaded into the chamber one at a time until several are inside. Witnesses can hear the geese banging and thumping trying to escape.” The problem with Canada goose round-ups | The Humane […]
They Came in the Night – USDA Wildlife Services “Contract Killers” – Dark Operations – Part 1
Waterfowl are disappearing across the United States in the dark cover of night, a Dark Operation that appears meant to hide the heinous act of “culling” also known as “reduction of a wild animal population by selective slaughter.” The “contract Killers” AKA, USDA‘s Wildlife Services or Animal & Plant Health Inspection Services are the hired […]
Christmas Geese
For my last post of 2017 it is more of the same!! Pink footed geese have definitely been on my menu this Christmas.Each time I have been out this holiday period I have come across some large flocks of pink footed geese. They were all in the Pilling area and I suspect that it is […]