no, but geese can get pretty noisy sometimes. Our did and their water was a MESS. We had to get rid of ours so the goats could have clean drinking water.
I would put the plastic or wooden eggs in the nesting boxes for a while and take down the extra wood for privacy (not sure I understood that part though) The only birds I have that never use nesting boxes are my silkies but then, they cannot roost either. Every once in a while one large fowl will lay an egg in an odd place, i think when you just get the urge you just do it, no matter where.
If anyone is interested, I will have some gorgeous Silkie cockerels for sale. Cannot ship but anyone is welcome to pick up. I have black, white and buff. $20-$50 each depending on quality.
I would put the plastic or wooden eggs in the nesting boxes for a while and take down the extra wood for privacy (not sure I understood that part though) The only birds I have that never use nesting boxes are my silkies but then, they cannot roost either. Every once in a while one large fowl will lay an egg in an odd place, i think when you just get the urge you just do it, no matter where.
If anyone is interested, I will have some gorgeous Silkie cockerels for sale. Cannot ship but anyone is welcome to pick up. I have black, white and buff. $20-$50 each depending on quality.
Murdochs also has feed available. Chickens are fun, and having a safe place for them to go away from dogs is definitly important (as we've learned to our sorrow!) Nice to meet someone from this general area! 
