Adding a goose to the flock ?

[kyron4]

We have chickens , a turkey, and down to one duck. I was thinking of adding a goose to help out with the hawks, is it worth it ? I don't want to hear honking all day long or have my grandkid chased, what's a good breed ? I assume females are more docile ? Dog friendly ? Do they really keep the hawks at bay ? Thanks

 

[R2elk]

We have chickens , a turkey, and down to one duck. I was thinking of adding a goose to help out with the hawks, is it worth it ? I don't want to hear honking all day long or have my grandkid chased, what's a good breed ? I assume females are more docile ? Dog friendly ? Do they really keep the hawks at bay ? Thanks

Reasons Why You Shouldn't Keep Just One Goose

 

[21hens-incharge]

I would not add a goose (should never add just ONE).
They won't protect the others as well as a good solid run will.
A good solid run will protect against many kinds of predators, won't honk all day and will never chase a kid.

The only reason to add geese (note that is plural) is if you really want to and are prepared to care for geese.

 

[Isaac 0]

Most geese are going to be loud, there a few docile breeds but don't expect them to be quiet all of the time. Geese aren't really good guard animals, a rooster would help alert the hens of a hawk better than a goose, They don't chase off predators as others might claim. My gander will sometimes chase/hiss at dogs and people during the breeding season. Never get just one goose.