This Goose Looks Very Proud of Herself After Finally Figuring Out the Stairs

Short Valley Farm is home to many animals, including ducks, chickens, geese, goats, and more, but it was one goose in particular who recently captured the internet's heart. She figured out how to walk down a small flight of stairs, and the look on her face when she reached the bottom is absolutely everything.

The farmer kicks off the video with a simple question: have you ever seen a goose walk downstairs? We can't speak for everybody, but it's not something most of us have witnessed before. Watch as she slowly and carefully makes her way down each step, clearly concentrating hard on not taking a tumble. When she finally reaches the bottom, the pride on her face says it all!

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Short Valley Farm posted another video of the goose trying to conquer the steps again, but the second time around didn't go quite as well as her first attempt did; she adorably takes a tumble!

People Can't Get Over the Look on This Goose's Face After Conquering the Stairs

Viewers left hundreds of comments about the proud goose, and some of them made us smile. @Janice Rossi pointed out, "The leg stretching to reach!" and got 10,000 likes for it.

@Bexxxx cheered, "She did such a good job!" @Georgiana agreed, "Smart goose!"

Commenter @lenarenea9 shared a screenshot of the goose after she reached the bottom of the steps and said what the goose was probably thinking when the farmer said, "Good job, "Yeah, I know."

Another commenter joked, "Mind you, she can fly."

Actually, she can't! The farmer replied, "Sebastopol geese do not have the ability to fly due to the curly feathers on the wings. They may get a few inches off the ground and go a few feet, but they won't do any substantial flight time."

Sebastopol geese are instantly recognizable for their long, soft, curling feathers that give them an elegant appearance, and they're often described as looking like they're permanently dressed for a fancy ball. Those distinctive feathers aren't just for show either; the breed was originally developed specifically for their soft plumage, which has long been used as a filling in pillows and comforters.

These geese are known for being shy and generally friendlier than many other goose breeds, making them a wonderful addition to any farm. Like all geese, they make excellent natural guard animals; if anyone or anything that doesn't belong comes near, they'll loudly announce it and won't hesitate to act aggressively if they feel threatened. They're also low-maintenance, excellent foragers, and will naturally keep grass trimmed for you.

One important thing to keep in mind if you're considering adding a goose to your flock: according to Backyard Chickens, geese are flock animals and should never be kept alone. Even living alongside chickens or other birds isn't enough; other species don't share a goose's language or social behaviors, which means a solo goose will never truly feel at home, no matter how many other birds surround it.

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This story was originally published April 25, 2026 at 10:00 AM.