Baby geese are called goslings. The term "gosling" comes from Old Norse roots, essentially meaning a "little goose"
. Goslings are born covered in soft, yellowish down feathers, which later change to light gray or olive tones as they mature. They are precocial, meaning they are relatively well-developed at birth and can feed themselves shortly after hatching
. In summary:
- Baby geese = goslings
- They have soft yellow down at birth
- They are able to leave the nest and feed themselves within a day
