Best guard fowl?

Well, neither Guineas or geese are going to make it if a predator decides to go after them, but I think geese are better in the situation. Geese could at least escape out onto the pond if a predator was to try to eat them and they're larger, which potentially can make them a little bit less of a target.
I have my Guineas for tick control. I love them, but they are useless as guards. They alarm call at everything. They can see me going the house and still scream at me when I come out 2 minutes later with a bucket. They also wander like crazy. I don't know how much property you're talking about and how your landscaping is set up, but if your pond is a predator hotspot your guineas are going to get picked off quickly.
My geese are also quite loud and raucous when there's things going on. They are currently penned in the same area as my ducks. The only time I've seen them doing actual guard work was when a hawk tried to swoop at one of my ducks just a few weeks ago. All four of my geese spread out their wings and charged it. That being said, I don't think my geese would stand a chance against a fox or a coyote. They have a little bit of advantage against a small Cooper's hawk.
10 acres
 
If I do geese, from what I'm looking at I'm thinking African
When I got geese I wanted quieter breeds, so I quickly learned which are loudest, so I could avoid them. I think African would fit what you are looking for as far as an alarm bird. You might want to add guinea fowl in the mix to give the predators something to snack on. :) Those are loud and reproduce rapidly.
 
Not sure what kind of predators you have but they always go after the easiest prey. If you don't plan on using any type of traps, netting or fences and don't have a dog your poultry will be easy prey especially in a hot spot such as a pond.
They have a coop and an electric fence- need something for when we let them out, we check on them every 5-10 min or less when they are out- and one of us is usually with 30 ft
 
They have a coop and an electric fence- need something for when we let them out, we check on them every 5-10 min or less when they are out- and one of us is usually with 30 ft
Edit: My suggestion is if you've got a suitable fence and shelter get a big mule(two) .They have a reputation for killing canines and their bay is easily heard.You will have to keep your other big farm animals out of their pasture too.Some will allow a horse but no pigs, goats or cows .
 
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Ok- sorry, let me try again. Large animals of any kind are not an option, at least for now.
There are no guardian geese that protect chickens. Just a rare goose that'll tolerate them. You'll be surprised to learn geese will actually kill chickens and ducks just for just being in their space. Google "Goose attacks chicken" to find out.
 
There are no guardian geese that protect chickens. Just a rare goose that'll tolerate them. You'll be surprised to learn geese will actually kill chickens and ducks just for just being in their space. Google "Goose attacks chicken" to find out.
My geese do this. My understanding is the OP's chickens are supervised when out. If not I would be careful too. It seems they tolerate birds they are familiar with, but will turn at any time. Mine have killed two chickens in 2 years, and I saved a few other cornered birds. So definitely need places where birds can escape the geese.
 
My geese do this. My understanding is the OP's chickens are supervised when out. If not I would be careful too. It seems they tolerate birds they are familiar with, but will turn at any time. Mine have killed two chickens in 2 years, and I saved a few other cornered birds. So definitely need places where birds can escape the geese.
The chickens can run almost anywhere except the pond. I really just need at the least an intimidating alarm.
 
My geese do this. My understanding is the OP's chickens are supervised when out. If not I would be careful too. It seems they tolerate birds they are familiar with, but will turn at any time. Mine have killed two chickens in 2 years, and I saved a few other cornered birds. So definitely need places where birds can escape the geese.
My geese picked on my mallards until they flew away.
 

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