Quotes About Goslings

When goslings hatch, they can't do much of anything for themselves," Mom explained. "So the very first thing they do is look around for their mother. Usually she's right there, sitting on the nest. But if she's gone for some reason, then the babies will decide that whatever animal they see first must be their mom. They'll follow that animal everywhere, and learn how to behave from it.

I'm not sure sheep are known for their good sense," he said. "Beatrice is unusual," I said. The goslings saw Mama and ran over. "Madeleine, I believe you're going to be the largest of the three of you," said Mama. "And you, Margaret Louise, will always be the runt." "Small and lovely, you mean," said Grandfather.