goats-n-oats
Songster
- Feb 10, 2022
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I'm looking for a few (3-8) geese to help watch my ducks while they forage. After researching and reading reviews and seeing what's available (every hatchery is sold out, except McMurray has a few breeds) I've narrowed it down to African or Pilgrim. Although thr Pilgrim is considered quiet, the Metzer reviews rave over its guarding capabilities. I understand that Brown Chinese honk constantly. My farm is in a rural area so there are no noise restrictions but I personally find it hard to concentrate on chores with a lot of noise. Do Africans honk constantly or only when alerted? Would the white color of the Pilgrim males be conspicuous to predators (animal or human)? Any experience with either breed?