These birds have been the foundation of our flock. They have stood up to the arid Colorado weather here which means cold winters, hot summers and not much rain so no many plants or bugs. Very...
Acquired these two girls from someone who wasn't supposed to have them in the city. They were still pullets. They lay one egg every other day between the two of them. Have not noted them to be...
With several comments about finding it hard to obtain good quality Brabanters, has anyone purchased from Sandhill? Where have you found good quality stock? If our town changes it's regs, this is...
How hardy are geese do they need protection at night or not I have heard lots of contradicting arguments on both sides. I live in England, so the largest predator is a fox. Have other people had problems or are they happy with just so shelter.
A fox can kill a goose. My goose almost got killed by a fox this winter. Luckily, I heard her honking and I was able to chase away the fox before the goose was hurt. The next morning I found a bunch of neck feathers lying where the fox had run. Close call!
I know other people here who have lost adult geese to foxes. I live in Denmark, and we too don't have any larger predators.