Hello from Pennsylvania

[Falconechickens]

Greetings, I am new to this sight but my husband and I have raised BYC for 4 years now , it has been a wonderful experience raising these animals, in fact ours are very spoiled, so much so that when I or my husband goes into their penned in area they come right up to our feet wanting us to pick them each up and give them a hug every morning. We have Rhode island reds. I am hoping to get more information on raising more that are actually a different breed along with the ones we already have and what I need that's recommended as far as roster or goose to help me with strengthening the protection of my hens from predators. We live on a heavy wooded 2 and a half acre property surrounded by Amish farms and fields. Thank you for letting me join.

Indigo

 

[Pyxis]

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We'd be happy to answer any questions you have

A rooster would be easier to add than geese. Geese (you need at least two) will require a water source they can fully submerge their heads in and preferably something they can swim in, like a pool. They also really benefit from access to fresh grass, which may be a problem if you don't free range.

A rooster you can add without changing anything, provided you have enough space and enough hens, and after you do a quarantine period, of course

 

[BuffOrpington88]

Hi and welcome to BYC! Thanks for joining us!

 

[drumstick diva]

Very nice to meet you Indigo, hope you enjoy Backyard chickens as much as we do.

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome to BYC - you have some great advice already so I'll just say hello!


All the best
CT

 

[BantamFan4Life]

Welcome to BYC! I'm glad you joined us!

 

[sumi]

Welcome to BYC

Geese are great for raising alarm when there is danger, but as Pyxis said above, they have their own set of requirements. Here are some articles on predators and what you can do to protect your flock:

https://www.backyardchickens.com/a/chicken-predators-pests-how-to-protect-treat-your-flock