Getting geese in the spring, housing?

[Ms Ellen]

So I am getting a trio of African geese in the spring. I want to build them something like a dog house type building I think? I want them to free range but also to be able to lock them up when visitors are expected. I don't know what size building they need? Should I brood them in there so they know it is home? Also, I have about 2 1/2 ac with many many ac of woods behind but I have neighbors on one side. Not close, my side yard faces their back yard maybe 500 feet away. Do you think I can train the geese to stay mostly on my side or will I need a fence there? I am a bit worried that they will bother the neighbors, though nobody is usually out and this is the back of the back yard with a pretty good distance to the houses. Well far enough that they have Comcast but my house is too far away for comcast to run a line to, LOL. Actually part of one neighbor's side yard is really my yard too but he mows it, so I guess it could get complicated. Anyway, what size building do I need to make? What amenities? Other than locking good because we have a terrible problem with critters. Also, will the wings need to be clipped?

Forgot to mention I already have free ranging chickens but they always stay in their own yard.

 

[CelticOaksFarm]

if you dont fence they will wander, and predators could get them as well.


good for a pair or trio but no more.




here is one from a fellow BYC'r




We added doors to this building and have three trios in it now

 

[aoxa]

if you dont fence they will wander, and predators could get them as well.


good for a pair or trio but no more.




here is one from a fellow BYC'r




We added doors to this building and have three trios in it now

Is that Luna at the bottom? Gosh she's cute!!

Nice buildings, all of them.

 

[Ms Ellen]

Thank you! So what I need for a trio is about the size of a pallet? That is helpful to my non math thinking mind. Anything I need inside?

 

[aoxa]

Thank you! So what I need for a trio is about the size of a pallet? That is helpful to my non math thinking mind. Anything I need inside?

bedding

I would recommend against water in their sleeping quarters. They make a huge mess.

 

[CelticOaksFarm]

Quote: yes thats Luna three years ago lol building is moved to a new spot now with geese no goats in it



Bedding inside, straw and or pine pellet or pine flake stall bedding used for horses. You can make a fenced yard off the front of the house for daytime containment when you dont want them free ranging the entire property.

Remember they are TALL so provide head room for them inside the house

 

[Ms Ellen]

So maybe a foot and a half taller than the average dog house, looking at those pictures? Again, non math thinking. I am assuming I won't need insulation for pre insulated geese, LOL.

 

[Miss Lydia]

So maybe a foot and a half taller than the average dog house, looking at those pictures? Again, non math thinking. I am assuming I won't need insulation for pre insulated geese, LOL.

Do you want to be able to go inside to clean? if so then at least a few inches taller than you. and no insulation required.

 

[Going Bhonkers]

Do you want to be able to go inside to clean? if so then at least a few inches taller than you. and no insulation required.

Good point about the cleaning. Here are some others https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/586695/what-does-your-goose-coop-look-like

 

[Miss Lydia]

Good point about the cleaning. Here are some others https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/586695/what-does-your-goose-coop-look-like

Thanks for digging up the link GB I enjoyed looking at them again.