02 — Mating
Devoted for life.
Canada geese form long-term pair bonds and raise goslings as a unit. Both parents guard, teach, and travel together. Their reputation as "aggressive" is mostly just a strong parental leave policy.
Pair bond
For life
Avg. brood
5–7 goslings
Co-parenting
100%
The Goose Romance Timeline
- 1
Year 1
The Meet-Cute
Two yearlings notice each other across the pond. There is a slow head-bob. Possibly a synchronized dip.
- 2
Year 2
The Pair Bond
They commit. For life. Geese don't do situationships.
- 3
Spring
The Nest
She builds, lines it with down. He stands guard. Glares at everything taller than a duck.
- 4
Weeks 4–5
The Hatch
Five to seven goslings emerge as tiny round lemons with legs.
- 5
Summer
The Crèche
Families merge into a babysitting co-op. Aunties on patrol. Honks distributed equally.
- 6
Forever
The Migration
Together. Same route. Same partner. Same vibe.
Geese aren't mean. They're parents.
Please give the nest 30 feet of personal space.