Emden Goosein the winter

[Frontrunner]

HI
I have an Emden goose that I raised with two hens. I bought them all as chicks and her as a gosling. We live in montana I have a beautiful chicken coop for my other chickens however, I was wondering what's the best place for her in the winter with her two hens. The coupe that I have already is not big enough for her and the other girls. We have a big horse facility and I certainly could keep her in the barn. Shee is already pen trained with her girls. Any suggestions??

 

[Nomadicus]

Hello and Welcome to BYC. Glad you have joined this Poultry Loving Community.. Sorry I can't help with geese as I've only raised chickens. Someone who had geese should be along shortly or at least by morning. We do have a geese thread here: https://www.backyardchickens.com/forums/geese.47/

 

[Frontrunner]

HI
I have an Emden goose that I raised with two hens. I bought them all as chicks and her as a gosling. We live in montana I have a beautiful chicken coop for my other chickens however, I was wondering what's the best place for her in the winter with her two hens. The coupe that I have already is not big enough for her and the other girls. We have a big horse facility and I certainly could keep her in the barn. Shee is already pen trained with her girls. Any suggestions??

I also want to add that she never leaves the two hens and they stay close to her.

 

[Frontrunner]

 

[Nomadicus]

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Beautiful girl. I've been turning it over and over in my mind about getting a male and three females of these to free range around our place.

 

[Frontrunner]

Beautiful girl. I've been turning it over and over in my mind about getting a male and three females of these to free range around our place.

She is the best pet ever. I always get one and raise them with two chicks.That way they never get mean

 

[Debbie292d]

Hiya, and welcome to BYC! Such a beautiful goose!

As @LTAY1946 mentioned, the goose forum might get you some ideas.

Otherwise, there are a few that will be along here eventually that have geese or experience with them.

My thought would be building a hutch type thing near the coop door, so she's protected from the elements, yet close to her buddies.

 

[Frontrunner]

I was just curious what everyone does would theirs.In extreme cold, the problem is the two chickens are like family to her

 

[007Sean]

Howdy, and Welcome to Backyard Chickens.

Happy to have you here with us. Enjoy your time here at BYC!

Thanks for joining our community!

 

[Tookie]

Hello, welcome to BYC! Good luck with your geese!