Can my geese free range in a lake and come home?

BackyardFarmer4 · Nov 17, 2014

I have 2 Chinese geese and I live near a lake and want to let them free range. I was wondering if they could free range in the lake and come home. its a big lake and there's only a family of 2 Canada geese and goslings every year. any info would be great! Thanks in advance!

buff goose guy · Nov 17, 2014

is it a public lake?

BackyardFarmer4 · Nov 21, 2014

yes its a public lake.

Miss Lydia · Nov 23, 2014

BackyardFarmer4 said:
yes its a public lake.

I would be hesitant to let my water fowl swim in a public lake especially if there are people out in motor boats. I'm over protective though. Do you live right on the water so they would know where to come home?

BackyardFarmer4 · Nov 25, 2014

Sorry i didn't respond right off I've been busy but yes there is motor boats but im not to worried about people hitting or harming my geese/ducks I know almost everyone they goes on the lake. And the coop is only like 150-200 ft from the water.

Miss Lydia · Nov 25, 2014

BackyardFarmer4 said:
Sorry i didn't respond right off I've been busy but yes there is motor boats but im not to worried about people hitting or harming my geese/ducks I know almost everyone they goes on the lake. And the coop is only like 150-200 ft from the water.

You know it's a gamble, they may decide they like the lake and not come home or they may like the lake and still come home. You just will never know till you try.

Carrosaur · Nov 25, 2014

I don't want you to allow this. ):

Ica94 · Dec 1, 2014

My home (its a townhome) is located right next to a lake, like 15 ft the most to get to the lake. I have one chinese goose and two pekin ducks and took them to the lake to free range since its so close to my home. Houses surround the lake so they cant go far, but they prefer the lake than coming in to the coop at night.lol but if u train urs right they should come in at night. Lure them in with treats

Can my geese free range in a lake and come home?

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