Guard Geese

[anthonyjames]

I am looking at some methods to protect my laying flow while in the field. Mainly from overhead predators.

In the copule acres I have to keep my layers I can't keep a dog out there so I have been keeping my birds in tractors but would like to let them run free within my netting and let them come back to my mobile hut I have for them.

Seeing as I have about 350 - 400 layers and I have many nets I would prefer to let them in 80 x 80 area for a couple days then move, etc.

Anyone out there have guard geese? And if you do can you recommend the best that would help with aerial predators?

Thanks

 

[howfunkyisurchicken]

Even if you get geese to "guard" your flock, you're still very likely to have losses. In fact, I wouldn't be surprised if the geese are responsible for some themselves. If you are going to keep a completely free ranged flock, you just have to except that you'll loose some every now and then. Besides, how well can a goose guard against a fox, coyote or bobcat (if they choose to guard your chickens at all)? Good luck.
Nikki