Why geese sleep in the water

I have a different number of geese sleeping on the river behind my house each night. Are they different flocks migrating through or just birds flying back and forth. Why do they sleep on the water? ~ Lansing, MI


One of the first signs of fall is the shifting flocks of Canada Geese migrating in a long, honking, irregular “V” across sky. Flying in “V” formations conserves their energy. Each bird flies slightly above the bird in front of him, resulting in a reduction of wind resistance. It also allows each bird an unobstructed field of vision, so flock members can see each other and communicate while in flight.

The Canada Goose is a year round resident of mid-Michigan’s riverbanks, ponds, golf courses and farmlands. However the Canadian and Upper Peninsula geese do migrate down to the southern U.S. from September to November. They eat aquatic vegetation, grasses and grains. If one area freezes or their source of food is depleted, they fly to more hospitable grounds.

Often called the Canadian Goose, the Canada Goose (Branta canadensis) is one of the most recognizable birds in Michigan. At 16-25 inches long with a wingspan of 50-68 inches, both the male and female are large long-necked geese with black bills, black heads and necks with white throat patches that extend up the cheek. The body is brown with a brownish-white breast and belly. At least 11 subspecies of Canada Goose have been recognized and as of 2004 some of the smaller subspecies were designated their own species like the Cackling Goose.

Geese and other waterfowl like to sleep in the water for safety.

Any predator coming toward them through the water would send vibrations and warn the birds of any danger approaching.

You may also see geese on the shoreline sleeping while they stand on one foot and one eye open. Always on the lookout for danger, the ability to sleep with only half a brain and one eye open is called unihemispheric slow-wave sleep (USWS).

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White Face Cockatiel: 1000 Rs

Normal Grey Cockatiel : 600 Rs

LuTino Cockatiel : 800 Rs

 Sulphur Crested Cockatoo: 170000 Rs

Black Palm Cockatoo: 450000 Rs

Goffins Cockatoo: 25000 Rs

Senegal Parrot: 17000 Rs

Sun Conure: 14000 Rs

Green Cheek Conure:  8000 Rs

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Yellow naped amazon: 75000 Rs

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Eclectus Parrot : 75000 Rs

Prices may vary from place to place but not much!!

PARROT'S PRICE IN INDIA

ndian Ringneck parrot: 500 Rs

Scarlet Macaw: 120000 Rs

Blue and Gold Macaw: 140000 Rs

Green Winged Macaw : 150000 Rs

Hyacinth Macaw: 300000 Rs

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Macaw Birds

Big, beautiful, loud and attention loving is the best way to describe Macaws.

These are not the birds for the feint of heart. They can play rough, they like to scream and they can live for 50 years or more.

If you have your heart set on one of these beautiful birds be prepared to spend a lot of time with it.

They thrive on attention and without it will quickly develop some bad habits, most notably even more screaming than is normal for these birds.

You don't want a large macaw to develop the habit of biting.

With the power they have in their beaks it can do far more than hurt. They use their beaks to crack open nuts and have enough power to remove a finger.

Fortunately it's pretty rare for them to bite that hard, and most just pinch instead.

Proper handling is the key to preventing any bad habits which is why you need to be prepared to spend time with them.

On the plus side Macaws are loyal and faithful friends provided that they are given freedom from the cage and are played with frequently.

Macaw care

Macaws will eat seeds and nut in exclusion to everything else, unfortunately they don't contain all the vitamins and minerals they need and they are too high in fat for any but the most active of parrots.

Sunflower seeds are especially high in fat.

You should feed your macaw unflavored pellets as the main food and supplement them with fresh vegetables and fruits

Use the seeds and nuts for training and special treats.

Make sure to always have fresh, clean water available for your pet parrot,

Macaws love to play and chew.

Get your pet some large blocks of untreated wood to chew on.

They also seem to like puzzles so some toys that need to be taken apart to get at treat are good choices, and well as things to hang on or climb.

Let your Macaw out of the cage as much as possible. Let it explore and be near you.

Just be careful when it is out, it can quickly destroy a room, or worse yet get itself in serious trouble by chewing on electrical cords or poisonous plants.

Macaw cages

With the exception of the mini macaws you need a big cage for your parrot.

They need room to move around and play.

The minimum size should be 3 X 4 feet and 5 feet high with bars no more than 1.5 inches apart.

Avoid plastic and galvanized cages. Macaws will destroy a plastic cage, and galvanized cages could contain zinc which is poisonous.

The cage should have horizontal bars to allow your bird to climb.

You will need at least three different sized perches, various sturdy toys, watering and food dishes.

A cage that size is heavy so it is a good idea to get one with wheels.