oldhenlikesdogs
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I definitely agree that female geese can get rowdy especially during the breeding season. I would have a back up plan if necessary. Mine chase my ducks and chickens and have killed chickens. Not all have done it, but certain individuals.
Females will form a pair bond and mate each other if there are no gander, or not enough ganders.
I found the African to be much too loud. Geese in general are quite loud, but can be quieter in the off season. The African never were quiet. They also were bullying one of my pilgrim hens by trying to mate her. I asked if they were possibly sexed incorrectly and was told they sometimes do that to establish dominance. Those went in the freezer. I find the American buff to be the nicest breed that I have tried and more likely to get along with other birds.
With all that said everyone will have a different experience. As long as you are aware of what could happen and you have a plan if you need to separate them out I definitely would try geese. I went from being terrified of geese to enjoying mine. They are interesting and intelligent birds.
Females will form a pair bond and mate each other if there are no gander, or not enough ganders.
I found the African to be much too loud. Geese in general are quite loud, but can be quieter in the off season. The African never were quiet. They also were bullying one of my pilgrim hens by trying to mate her. I asked if they were possibly sexed incorrectly and was told they sometimes do that to establish dominance. Those went in the freezer. I find the American buff to be the nicest breed that I have tried and more likely to get along with other birds.
With all that said everyone will have a different experience. As long as you are aware of what could happen and you have a plan if you need to separate them out I definitely would try geese. I went from being terrified of geese to enjoying mine. They are interesting and intelligent birds.