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9/6/12 at 10:28am

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I want a goose, but because of all the stories of them biting people, I was trying to decide. I don't want a aggression, as small children are often at our place. Would one goose work? Or could you just give me tips. I really don't know what questions to ask. Thank you!

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9/6/12 at 10:29am

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Also, we have ducks, chickens, guineas, cats, and I'm looking for a puppy... if that matters when getting or thinking of a goose.

"For none of us lives to himself, and no one dies to himself.

For if we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we to the Lord.

Therefore, whether we live or die, we are the Lord's"

Romans 13:7-8

"For none of us lives to himself, and no one dies to himself.

For if we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we to the Lord.

Therefore, whether we live or die, we are the Lord's"

Romans 13:7-8

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9/6/12 at 11:25am

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Also, we have ducks, chickens, guineas, cats, and I'm looking for a puppy... if that matters when getting or thinking of a goose.

I think a goose by itself would be lonely, I had one gander for 5 yrs before just getting a goose a month ago, but he was hatched and raised by Muscovies so he really was a giant duck. So probably getting 2 geese would be best for the goose. I think most geese have some form of aggression during breeding season, and some geese are just plain aggressive, if you read enough posts on here you'll see it happens alot. Keeping the geese separate from young children is very important, When my grandkids come to visit the geese are on one side of the fence the kids on the other unless I am with them. Geese like to nip and my gander has made enemies of my 4 dogs because of it, he is a big gander[Embden] and would nip them before we could even step in, so the dogs and geese are not allowed to mingle unless we are there to supervise. I would think to keep the aggression to minimum 2 geese instead of 2 ganders or a pair, but others may be able to help you there. Geese are wonderful creatures but they have to be taught to respect their caretakers and it's not a job for the faint of heart. actually having geese is a life long commitment because they can live for up to 50 yrs or more.

Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 23 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma, 7 Black Australorps 16Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish, and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

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9/6/12 at 11:33am

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So getting an egg and giving it to my duck to hatch would work? And cut back on aggression?

"For none of us lives to himself, and no one dies to himself.

For if we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we to the Lord.

Therefore, whether we live or die, we are the Lord's"

Romans 13:7-8

"For none of us lives to himself, and no one dies to himself.

For if we live, we live to the Lord; and if we die, we to the Lord.

Therefore, whether we live or die, we are the Lord's"

Romans 13:7-8

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9/6/12 at 12:24pm

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So getting an egg and giving it to my duck to hatch would work? And cut back on aggression?

Nope, giving your duck a goose egg will keep your goose from being as lonely because it will imprint on your ducks, but will do nothing for aggression, you should start reading up on which geese breeds you maybe interested in and then you'll make the best decision on the breed you want. Also asking here too, I have heard Chinese are very loud and aggressive, Pomerians and Sebbies calm as are Pilgrims Buffs and Toulouse. but even saying that you will have aggression during breeding it is just the nature of the gander and goose to be protective of their nest and goslings. Small children should never be left unattended around geese.