I've had several requests for updated photos of the three baby Toulouse geese, so here ya go! They don't really look like babies anymore, do they!? (Don't forget, you can click on the photos for a pop-up of a larger view of the image.)
Tally (the oldest of the three) is on the right. And while she (?) looks to be almost fully feathered, there's still some growing to be done.
Chatter (one of the younger two) is on the left side of the feeder, and towards the back of this photo is Spruce, the second of the younger two. Admiral (the big rooster) is watching them enjoy a snack at one of the feeders.
Albert, Einstein, and Rocky are enjoying some time perched on the log I have in their yard. Albert and Einstein are while Silkie roosters. Rocky is a black frizzled Cochin. Silkies and frizzles aren't really known for perching on high perches, but they do enjoy a nice place elevated just enough for a different view on the world. The log provides that place for them. They were keeping a keen eye on the garden!
Here's another photo showing the geese. Chatter is the one closest, followed by Spruce, and finally Tally. You can see the baby fuzz still on the necks of Chatter and Spruce. Tally has lost almost all of her little down tufts now. Looks like Albert and Einstein are grabbing a snack, too... one on each side of the feeder.
Albert and Einstein are back on the log, facing opposite directions this time.
This is Tally, the oldest of the three geese.
Spruce and Chatter waiting their turn while some of the girls, and Albert and Einstein grab another snack.
This is Spruce. Notice the baby fuzz still visible on the neck!
This is Chatter. Notice the wingtips pointing outwards... that's called Angel Wing. The tips of her (?) wings don't naturally tuck under the rest of her wings, so I am working to correct it. While her feathers are still growing and before her bones stop growing, I have her wingtips lightly wrapped in the correct wing position (not in this photo, though). Hopefully with the wrapping, the muscles and bones will learn the correct placement, and her wings will look "correct" again.
Tally is very social, and always wants to know what I have in my hands. Looks like she'd been playing in the mud before she came to say hi.
Hope you've enjoyed this little update on the geese, and a few of their friends! I always love sitting out in the chicken yard catching up on the daily gossip. There was lots of it going around today!
I am really enjoying all of your posts about your chicken yard! Those silkies are amazing, I have never seen anything like them. I love the names you have chosen too. Very neat to see and learn about. I live outside of DC so I would have to drive a while to get to the country so it is nice to see these pictures. Thank you for sharing.
Katie B.
Posted by: Katie B. | June 12, 2014 at 10:36 PM
I'm lovin' them updates! Of course, anyone can see the magic behind your photos!
Posted by: Jan Elmore | June 10, 2014 at 05:46 AM
Thank you for the update. I learn something new every time I visit your blog :)
Posted by: Kristen Catalano | June 10, 2014 at 04:18 AM
Thank you for the posts on farm life!As a child I went to the family farm in Saskatchewan,Canada and fed the chickens and a calf who's mom died cleaned the barn and I loved it all. Your posts bring back those memories, and remind me how caring and different farmers are from city folk.
Posted by: Mary Anne | June 09, 2014 at 09:43 AM
Love the pics! :)
Posted by: Kathy Martin | June 09, 2014 at 07:43 AM
What a great bunch of photos and commentary! I LOVE hearing about how all the critters are doing, and totally enjoyed the post today. They are all so interesting, and have so much personality! It's wonderful how you show attention to each and every one of them; no one is ever left out. They are such lucky creatures, to have a Mom as caring and wonderful as you! :D
Posted by: diane mcvey | June 09, 2014 at 07:15 AM
It is amazing to see how fast the chicks and goslings grow! I love Albert and Einstein. Oh, and Rockies cute curly feathers and the guinea fowls dots. Love the mixed flock. hugs....
Posted by: carol dee | June 09, 2014 at 06:02 AM
All God's creatures! What a wonderful life it must be for those lucky and intelligent enough to understand the joy that only living on a farm brings.
Posted by: Margaret | June 09, 2014 at 02:47 AM
A very nice series of pictures. Having a mixed flock is always a nice way to show all the different types and sizes of birds and their carriage of body. The geese are always very stately and rather imperious and then there are the guinea's like a jester or class clown.... a very informative post for sure!
Posted by: Dan Wight | June 09, 2014 at 12:08 AM