I have about 20 chickens, 6 ducks- one is blind, and finally had the courage to try geese. We have an Emden, a Buff, and a Toulouse. I strictly wanted females so I bought them from Meyers. Came in strong and healthy. I love them so much, I tried incubating- difficult! I had 6 eggs and ended up with 2, and then one died. So, I had to buy 2 for it to have siblings... 2 sebastopols. Their skirts are long, and I dont believe they were as comfortable during the winter as the orig 3, with their feathers. (Maine winters) But they are all housed in a 3 corral run, with huts and coops, and all kept everything a bit warmer. They all get along, until breeding season- then the geese have a perimeter around their hut... but that is on me for not giving them something more private to nest in. But, there are chicken eggs in the goose nest... and the chickens are not spooked. I even think that the geese think that the ducks are mini-geese.... But I do get nibbled, and occasionally nipped, when I get too close to the main nest. But, I am not worried. Plenty of room, and feed spread out, is what keeps the family happy- so far. Start small, and some breeders know their females and males. try all females first... When you are ready!
Mini geese are a thing? That sounds absolutely perfect! I love mini versions of animals! Other than chickens, then I say bigger is better because little ones seem to be easier prey
I think my parents were planning on that, but I'll make sure. Because it's a great idea! Thank you!
I'm in Canada so Meyer won't ship to me now, sadly. But it's good to hear that yours get along. And good to know to separate them when it's mating season. I'll have to figure out when that is, since I'm sure it is different based on where a person lives. And yes, I'll definitely start with all girls! Probably 2 to start? Maybe 3 in case ones diesI have about 20 chickens, 6 ducks- one is blind, and finally had the courage to try geese. We have an Emden, a Buff, and a Toulouse. I strictly wanted females so I bought them from Meyers. Came in strong and healthy. I love them so much, I tried incubating- difficult! I had 6 eggs and ended up with 2, and then one died. So, I had to buy 2 for it to have siblings... 2 sebastopols. Their skirts are long, and I dont believe they were as comfortable during the winter as the orig 3, with their feathers. (Maine winters) But they are all housed in a 3 corral run, with huts and coops, and all kept everything a bit warmer. They all get along, until breeding season- then the geese have a perimeter around their hut... but that is on me for not giving them something more private to nest in. But, there are chicken eggs in the goose nest... and the chickens are not spooked. I even think that the geese think that the ducks are mini-geese.... But I do get nibbled, and occasionally nipped, when I get too close to the main nest. But, I am not worried. Plenty of room, and feed spread out, is what keeps the family happy- so far. Start small, and some breeders know their females and males. try all females first... When you are ready!
There should be some Oregan mini geese, or some Oregan Mini-Sebbie crosses from what I've heard.
I'll have to look into that, thank you! I think mini geese would be perfect!
