reevesfarm I think you need to check your measurements. Making FG and then joining them like this your measurements need to be very accurate. I don't know why anyone would make FG that way then sew them side by side. ( I understand you are following a pattern)
Making the geese this way you need to leave the base fabric on the back so you have something to line your square up against.
Link:-
http://www.quilterscache.com/H/Howtomakegeese.html
Try this link.There are 3 different methods of making geese. The last one is so fast and easy and there is absolutely no waste. It's the only way I make them now.