Kristen (@waywardfarming) recently announced that one of her geese hatched 6 of the 9 eggs she’d been caring for, which she says is an impressive number for the new mom’s first clutch. She’s shared a couple of videos since their birth, and they’re all adorable.

When they were about a week old, she took them out to explore and find bugs to pick at in the grass. While they were all happily chirping away, they heard a noise they’d never heard before: a crowing rooster. To say they were surprised and maybe even a bit afraid would be an understatement!

Kristen joked in the caption, “They said WHATTHAHAYL?!?! LOL!”

Related: Golden Retriever Fosters 3 Baby Geese and It’s the Content We’re Here For

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Cute Facts About Baby Geese

Everybody was smitten by the goslings’ reactions to the rooster’s crow, and by how they immediately ran back to their human mom for comfort. Everybody commented on how adorable they are, and we couldn’t agree more.

Did you know that these fluffy little babies’ eyes are already open when they hatch, and that they’re ready to swim and forage within 24 hours?

Birdorable also shared this cool fact, “Goslings start to communicate with their parents while still encased within the egg. This early interaction, known as ‘pipping,’ is crucial for parent-offspring bonding and ensures that the goslings can hit the ground running—or waddling—once they hatch.”

A-Z Animals shared a few more facts about baby geese. “Goslings are highly sociable creatures and establish strong bonds with their parents and siblings. They love to play and often spend time swimming, diving, and chasing each other around. Some even take care of one another’s feathers through grooming and mutual preening. Goslings communicate using a diverse range of vocalizations like whistles, grunts, and honks. They also use body language cues like tail wagging and head bobbing.”

When it comes to caring for their babies, geese are pretty laid back, but very protective. “As soon as they hatch from their eggs, baby goslings are fully capable of foraging and nourishing themselves. So, unlike many other bird species, goose parents tend to take a rather hands-off approach. However, they still stick around and help to guide the goslings towards suitable food sources.”

We’ll be looking forward to watching these little ones grow, and it happens quickly. By the time they’re about 8 weeks old, they’ll start practicing flying!

This story was originally published by PetHelpful on Apr 6, 2026, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add PetHelpful as a Preferred Source by clicking here.