I researched for two years about farm animals and which one would be the best for an absolute beginner. One video I was chef listed from easiest to hardest farm animals to own, and they said in the pole they sent out that chickens are the easiest farm animal to own.
Disclaimer I got two beautiful Embden geese instead.
During the research faze I found that geese (specifically Embdens) are very hardy and basic poultry to take care of. That made them perfect for me as a noob and someone who has time on my hands.
I proposed this to my parents as my grade 11 project and with a year of trying to convince my dad they finally agreed! We rent so my dreams of being a livestock homesteader are on hold right now but I saw my two runt geese as a step into farm life.
So back to chickens, I will make it as plain as I can.
I believe (Embden) geese are easier then chickens because:
  1. They are hardy and resilient
  2. Since they are feared by, pretty much everyone, including animals they are not as vulnerable as chickens.
  3. They can (if more then 3) defend themselves very well.
  4. Less health problems then chickens.​
I could go on but I think you get the picture. Don’t get me wrong, I do love chickens and I would like to get them someday, but a beginner I think, if you have the time to invest in them early and you have patience then they are a great choice.
Geese should get more credit, not all of them are mean hissing monsters.

In the next part I will going into more in-depth.