 When the baby geese (goslings) hatch they weigh only 3-4 oz. Within 24 hours of hatching, their parents take them to the safety of water. From their first day, baby geese are excellent swimmers and can swim underwater distances of 30 to 40 ft. |
 Goslings often cuddle with their siblings for warmth and security. When several new families have hatched in the same area, the parents sometimes bring the goslings together and the young are taken care of as a group. These groups are called "creches." People often mistake these large groups as belonging to one set of parents. |
