Geese wont sleep in run

[Gazergirlstar]

hey everyone so i have been putting them to bed , somewhat forcefully , and they are starting to get the idea that i will leave them alone once inside and in the mornings they get out and run around so happy. i really appreciate all the help yall gave me

 

[Scotchbroomfarmer]

Here's a late note on getting geese to go to bed independently: Mine have now somehow trained themselves to get inside before the automatic door closes at sunset. They are now over a year old and are raising goslings, both of which might make them more aware of the safety advantages of going inside a shelter. They also have chickens next door. Someone else on this site thought their geese might be watching the chickens to know when they should go in at night. Anyway, I thought going inside at night might be something they are more willing to do with age.

 

[Gazergirlstar]

Here's a late note on getting geese to go to bed independently: Mine have now somehow trained themselves to get inside before the automatic door closes at sunset. They are now over a year old and are raising goslings, both of which might make them more aware of the safety advantages of going inside a shelter. They also have chickens next door. Someone else on this site thought their geese might be watching the chickens to know when they should go in at night. Anyway, I thought going inside at night might be something they are more willing to do with age.

hey thank you , they are on a pretty good schedule now , took lots of practice ....they go to bed every night at 7:30...we walk behind them and say go to bed and they go right in