With the gosling's now that little bit bigger, we thought they would be able to enjoy the ponds more. When they are newly hatched we cover them over to make sure they don't fall in because they can't get out of deep water. So Diz uncovered one of the ponds and when the adults discovered it they encouraged the little ones in. Unfortunately once one had gone in it couldn't get out. If they are left in the water they get very tired and die from the cold, so if the parents couldn't encourage it out then we would have to help. Great, painful!!
A long handled hoe always comes in handy to flick the little one from the pond but to also fight off Bruiser! When I say 'we', I of course mean the 'Royal We', Diz went to rescue the gosling and I video'd it :-)
It might be a couple more weeks before we try uncovering it again.
Stella
PS Sorry for shouting 'Jes' at the end of the video, the little cow was digging where she shouldn't have been!!
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