I have two ducks that my aunt hatched I love them they are very noisey, I have never had a goose but my moms brother had two when they were small the gander caused a lot of trouble like chasing them around. But it is your choice. Witch one do you want
I have never used the heating plate but I have used the brooder lamp . The brooder lamp works for me. It keeps the water from freezing and keeps them warm in thier coop