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But, it was not until the early 1900s that any scientific studies were done of the phenomenon. Austrian naturalist Konrad Lorenz became the first to codify and establish the science behind the imprinting process. Lorenz found that when young birds came out of their eggs they would become attached to the first moving object they encountered. In most cases in the wild, that would be their mother.
Rating Newest Oldest. Best Answer: The incubation period for Canada Geese in the wild is 25-28 days. Incubation actually starts only after the goose lays all of her eggs. It is exciting to watch, but remember to watch from a distance, so the mother will not feel threatened and abandon the nest.