goose and duck behaviors

Question
Hello...I would like to know if geese and ducks smell their food?  Or their enviroment.  Do they make any judgements according to smell? I have some as pets and they do seem to know what they do and do not want to eat very quickly.
Thank you, Carol  

Answer
I am very sorry but I don't know a lot about ducks and geese. However I did try to look it up for you. Here are some links you can copy and paste into your browser. I hope they help you find the aswers you are looking for. I am very sorry I cannot help you more.

www.ducks.org/conservation/uw_whistling_ducks.asp

www.absc.usgs.gov/research/ birds/Anchorage_Goose/Anchorage_goose.htm

www.calwaterfowl.org/Hunting_4.htm

www.newton.dep.anl.gov/askasci/zoo00/zoo00240.htm

Well, I hope at least one of those can help you. Have a great night.