Our big male Sebastopol Sigma:
Omega, yearling goose and that has quite the personality. She will also
kill your bulbs coming up. Just taking a nap.
Theta and Chi taking a little drink. Goose and Gander Saddleback
Sebastopols.
jim
You can give them fresh greens and pieces of carrots. They love them.
Apples and pears are also great. Once they know what they are,
they will recognize them on sight. Geese tend to get more standoffish
as they get older so spending time with them is paramount. They'll
warm back up with a...
I'm with Goosedragon, I'll put all my money on the big goose.
We've got a large yard cat that made the mistake of getting too close
to our pair of "Watch Geese", two big brown Africans.............poor cat,
they about beat him to death. He has not made that mistake again
and gives those two...
I'd tell Mr Health Official to show it to me. In writing. Then I would quote
the zoning official and tell him whom it was that told you and exactly what
the official said. If the code says "livestock", thats usually not enough
to make you get rid of them. The funny thing about code...
I'm gonna add my 2 cents worth just for giggles. No offense to anyone.
I love geese. Much more than the chickens or ducks or peafowl. That
being said, I think a goose is much more intelligent than other breeds
of fowl and can be personable and very likable. I have no plans to
butcher one or...
I assume its on posts? If so, ring the bottom of it with 2x8s or better
and put it on skids and pull it to where you need to. You will most likely
have to cut the post off unless you can jack it up but if you brace it and
stabilize it, you can drag it slowly into place, probably with a 4...
The Africans are easy geese to keep. They look after themselves quite
well with proper grazing area. They are grass eaters and will readily eat
your garden if allowed. The also are personable, smart and tame
easily. We have a pair that we've had for years and they are loads of
fun to be...
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I put the disclaimer in as a way to get out of doing it yourself. A concrete
truck on the street is somewhat intimidating to most people that haven't
messed with it before. Its an easy homeowner job with a little research.
If you take your time and its not too hot out and are patient...
Spinach leaves shredded, iceberg lettuce or any salad making.
Float it in their water as a treat and they will love it. The quicker
you get them outside and on fresh grass the better it will be and the
healthier they will be. Throw in a whole carrot for them to nibble on,
it also keeps them...
I gonna stick my nose in this only because I own a commercial concrete
company. Here is the skinny on concrete. That rough finish is called a
broom finish. It can be a fine broom or a medium or rough finish depending
on how long you wait to broom it. Its rough because you won't slip on it...
Easy folks, easy...........
The state USDA (GA) has a half dozen workers that couldn't find their
fanny with both hands. Anyone ever seen one, or spoke to one or ever
had any dealings with one?..............I didn't think so. To destroy someones
property/fowl/livestock they would have to show...
You need chick starter with niacin. Check the label, some have the niacin
and some don't. Make sure he has lots and lots of water in his bowl
and the water is near the feed. Greens! Spinach, any kind of lettuce
or dark greens are great and they will eat them up. Float little pieces
of the...
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i really want to see this one!!! let me know when you post pics...
no injuries here...hubby won't let me near any tools...however, i do get 100% of the upkeep after all is said and done...works for me:D
The reason Hubby won't let you near power tools is this: I've cut my
thumb off...
Litter boxes gotten at Tractor Supply for 6 bucks. The hens jump right
in them. Got the idea right here on BYC although I forgot where.
They work great.
jim
I was so proud of myself, my wife was just beaming! I decided to
celebrate with a few beers and that turned in to more than a few,
and, well, things got out of hand and I fell out of a yard chair and
hurt my bad knee. Does this count?
jim
The chickens may be picking on the geese because they are young and
don't defend themselves. Chickens can be ruthless with their own kind
and with other birds. Keep them separated for the time being and watch
the chickens. This won't last long. The geese will be 5 times the size of
the...