Do geese kill their runts. I'm sure I was told once that the parents often kill off or abandon the runt of their goslings. Is this true?

While it is a common belief that geese may kill or abandon their runts, there is limited scientific evidence to support this claim. In some cases, weaker goslings may not receive enough food or warmth from their parents, leading to their demise. However, deliberate killing or abandonment of runts as a common behavior among geese is not well-documented. Parental care in geese can vary depending on various factors such as food availability, environmental conditions, and genetic predispositions.