Are all geese mean?

[ChickieBooBoo]

My geese live with the chickens, but they free-range all day so the only time they really spend around the chickens is during the night. I have one kiddy pool that all the birds drink out of and the geese hog it for awhile, then they get bored and let the ducks and chickens drink too. I would get at least a pair of geese, they are very social birds and one would get very lonely very quickly by itself.

You don't have to get your geese from a breeder. If you want high quality, expensive birds then yes, they would be the right place to go. But if your just looking for some backyard birds to have fun with then hatchery quality birds would work fine. My Pilgrims came from two sources, Ideal Hatchery and a breeder. The birds from Ideal were much more friendly then the birds from the breeder.

 

[crissycriss]

Thanks everyone for all this very helpful information.Ihave a lot of breeds to read up on.Fingers crossed.

 

[charmayne]

first the white chinese are the most layed back birds. second the african goose are like dogs they are very sociable. if you spend alot of time with them they will be like having a best friend i have 12 geese all different kinds chickens a goat 4 ducks i have raised them all. if you spend time with them they will not be aggressive. hope this helps

 

[Billy-jean]

my geese are really friendly as well,they're a lot like dogs,they come running to me,and let me pet them,sometimes I hold them,,depends on their mood,or what treats I have,lol,but I agree with these other posts,the more you spend time with them,they will adore you right back. Get some!!!