EGYPTION GOOSE "OFFSPRING" by GARAGELAND

Photography • Animals • posted on May 15, 2013

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Description

Egyptian Geese were considered sacred by the ancient Egyptians, and appeared in much of their artwork. They have been raised for food and extensively bred in parts of Africa since they were domesticated by the ancient Egyptians. This species breeds widely in Africa except in deserts and dense forests, and is locally abundant. They are found mostly in the Nile Valley and south of the Sahara. While not breeding, it disperses somewhat, sometimes making longer migrations northwards into arid regions of the Sahel. It has also been introduced elsewhere: Great Britain, the Netherlands, France, and Germany have self-sustaining populations which are mostly derived from escaped ornamental birds. Escapes have also bred on occasion in other places, such as Florida and New Zealand. The British population dates back to the 18th century. Shot taken off these two chicks on the banks of the river Moselle, Germany, which was rather lucky as they are not an everyday sight. For the sweet "AHHHH" effect, please ZOOOOM. p.s. Are baby geese called chicks?, I dont know Im not an expert. Have a nice fluffy day.