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How do geese care for their young?

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Because Canada geese are aggressive defenders of their nests and young, do not approach too closely; they may charge, and can inflict bruises with their beaks and wings. ... They use food and other resources present in urban landscapes for nesting, raising young, molting, feeding, and resting. read more

They don't actively feed their young, and they generally only brood them at night for the first couple of days after hatching, or if it's especially cold (species that nest where it's very cold may brood longer). read more

Eggs hatch after 25 to 30 days of incubation. The young, called goslings, can walk, swim, and feed within 24 hours. Both parents (especially the gander) vigorously defend the goslings until they are able to fly, which is at about ten weeks. The young geese remain with their family group for about one year. read more

Most will take care of their young until around 8 to 10 weeks and then the puppies are more then capable to look after themselves. read more

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