‘We believe she lost her mate’: Wild goose randomly self-domesticates herself and joins the flock of a farmer who happily welcomes her, tragic backstory comes to light

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Elna McHilderson • Managing Editor
Aug 27, 2025 8:00 AM EDT

A farmer recently woke up one morning to feed her flock of ducks and chickens, and spotted a new friend. Amongst the clucking and quacking, was a honking wild goose. She was confused, but all the birds seemed to be getting along, so she welcomed the feathery friend into her flock for as long as she wished to stay. She figured the wild goose might stay for the feeding, but then go on her way. However, she stayed, all day, and night, and the next day, and now it has been several months. She has named her Goosie and she loves to hang out with the ducks. In fact, the farmer says she does everything with the ducks and the ducks have accepted her into their family. 

 

Tragically, she thinks that maybe Goosie lost her mate, which is extremely difficult for a goose. These animals mate for life, and when they loose their mate, they exhibit strange behavior. In fact, the tend to act like a heartbroken human trying to figure out how to continue living with they heavy weight of grief weighing on their heart. We love Goosie and this farm says she is welcome to come and go as she pleases, but she is also very happy to have her here as part of the feather family for life. 

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  • This is Goosie 4 months ago she decided to domesticate herself and join our flock. We believe she lost her mate.
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  • Geese mate for life, they are known for forming strong, lifelong pair bonds, and when one partner dies, the surviving goose often exhibits behaviors indicative of mourning, such as Social withdrawal, loss of appetite, and decreased activity. They may also wander around calling for their lost mate.
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  • Our ducks, chickens and goats welcomed her right away. She's a part of our family now.
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  • We don't know if she will decide to move on and find a new mate one day....
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  • But she will always have a home and family here waiting for her to return.
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  • This wild goose just showed up one day all alone, and my ducks have accepted her as one of their own
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  • She does everything with them, Sleeps, eats and swims with them.
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  • We know a thing or two about losing a loved one. Everyone talks about how difficult it is, but it's rarely mentioned about how confusing it is. Who are you now that this loved one is not by your side? What will you do with your future now that the one you pictured with your loved one has been taken away from you? Wondering around trying to find your balance and yourself again is confusing and we see Goosie going through this. We love you Goosie and so does your new flock! We're honking for you! 

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