THE Centre for Rehabilitation of Wildlife (CROW) has started a waiting list for non-emergency Egyptian geese cases. Paul Hoyte, director at CROW confirmed geese rescues had been put on a waiting list.

According to statistics, the centre has helped rescue and rehabilitate 800 Egyptian geese between the beginning of September 2017 to the end of March 2018.

Speaking to Northglen News Hoyte advised what residents should do in cases where Egyptian geese are in danger.

“With the population numbers steadily growing, CROW’s resources and facilities are being placed under severe strain, to the point that we had no choice but to start a waiting list for non-emergency cases, as we simply ran out of space. In instances where the Egyptian geese are in danger of being attacked by cats or dogs, then relocating them to a safer site may be the better option.

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“However, given the sheer number of calls for assistance that CROW is currently receiving regarding Egyptian geese, CROW is appealing to the public to work with them in safely catching up families of geese that need to be collected and relocated by their team,” he said.

Hoyte said if the geese are in danger, the homeowner could help lend a helping hand.

“The homeowner could help by getting the family into any enclosed area such as a garage or shed before we arrive. This is relatively easy to do with a washing or laundry basket. Gently scoop up each of the goslings and place them in the basket. Then, with mom and dad watching you, take the goslings and place the basket in your open garage or shed. Soon enough, mom and dad will make their way into the room to be close to their babies. As soon as they’re in, close the door and contact CROW to come and catch them,” he said.

To contact the centre, call 031 462 1127.

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