Goose Coop Dimension Help

[gertieandgossie]

Hi -- I'm a new dad to two Toulouse goslings. I've read 1000 things that give different dimensions for how much coop space geese need. I have a newer 10x6 shed that I'd love to repurpose as their adult coop. Its weather and predator secure. Is that big enough for them to be happy in?

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

6 square feet per goose minimum is what I am reading, so that shed should work well.

 

[aart]

Welcome to BYC! @gertieandgossie
I know nothing about geese but your climate could make a difference in size of coop needed, so....
Where in this world are you located?
Climate, and time of year, is almost always a factor.
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[Isaac 0]

Its big enough for them to sleep in.Were you planning on keeping them in there during the day?

 

[gertieandgossie]

Welcome to BYC! @gertieandgossie
I know nothing about geese but your climate could make a difference in size of coop needed, so....
Where in this world are you located?
Climate, and time of year, is almost always a factor.
Please add your general geographical location to your profile.
It's easy to do, (laptop version shown), then it's always there!
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I'm in NJ

 

[Miss Lydia]

took this right from aart sig. Ventilation is very important part of housing for all poultry.

 

[gertieandgossie]

took this right from aart sig. Ventilation is very important part of housing for all poultry.

Thx -- shed has two screened in windows and I'm covering them with small gauge mesh for added predator protection.

 

[gertieandgossie]

Its big enough for them to sleep in.Were you planning on keeping them in there during the day?

No. Have an acre fenced in.

 

[gertieandgossie]

No have an acre fenced in.

 

[Isaac 0]

No. Have an acre fenced in.[/QUOTE

That should work.