I'll be getting 4 goslings at the start of April. These will be my first and I've been doing as much reading as possible.
I know they grow quickly. But how soon will I be able to not worry about hawks carrying them off? I'm just scared to death one of my "babies" will get swooped up into the air. (I also know I need to worry about foxes, coyotes, coons...etc. But I plan on keeping them in at night...at least as long as they let me!)
My husband wants us to let our chickens free range in the back yard, but I'm scared to do that. I have them in a movable run. Maybe I'll consider letting the larger chickens do it (sussex and buckeyes) but not my banties! I've heard too many stories about banties getting snatched up.
ANYWAY...what are your experiences with allowing goslings to walk around outside (with supervision) and when do you feel they are safe from hawks?
Thanks!
I know they grow quickly. But how soon will I be able to not worry about hawks carrying them off? I'm just scared to death one of my "babies" will get swooped up into the air. (I also know I need to worry about foxes, coyotes, coons...etc. But I plan on keeping them in at night...at least as long as they let me!)
My husband wants us to let our chickens free range in the back yard, but I'm scared to do that. I have them in a movable run. Maybe I'll consider letting the larger chickens do it (sussex and buckeyes) but not my banties! I've heard too many stories about banties getting snatched up.
ANYWAY...what are your experiences with allowing goslings to walk around outside (with supervision) and when do you feel they are safe from hawks?
Thanks!