This was the initial impetus for wanting a goose, and because of our limited enclosure size, I was thinking just one "normal" sized goose would do.
But then I started thinking about noise, and people said "you can't just have one" so space and neighborly considerations are now in play.
We live...
As far as geese behavior during "breeding season" is that just the males or both genders?
Noted.
I was thinking this may be the case (husbandry and noise).
Going to have to think twice about geese, don't really want to be "that" neighbor.
Also not sure about a second coop, don't really have the...
I was afraid that may be a suggestion.
Our less-than-a-year-old coop is on the small side (about 16 ft²).
4 ducks, no problem
4 ducks & 1 goose, pushing it
4 ducks & 2 geese, I think we'd be overcrowded
How are the tufted on noise? We don't want to be a nuisance neighbor.
I know the cute...
What breed/gender of goose to raise and keep with ducks?
After much research on this site and elsewhere, we're considering adding one goose to our order of 4 female Welsh Harelquins coming in May.
Will grow up/live together; be kept in the same brooder, then the same coop once they go outside...