Hello, i have a question

[Heide1]

Hi there,
My new barred rock chicks are due to arrive this coming tuesday. I am so excited! It has been a few years since my husband and i had chickens around to enjoy. Since we both worked so much, that was our entertainment, pull up a lawn chair and watch the chickens, lol. We both really enjoyed that, and will again soon. I have a question. I also ordered a few African Geese, and they will be here on the 4th of april. This is our first time having geese. Can i put them in with the chicks? I would really like to raise them all together. Would appreciate any advice. Thanks, and have a great day!

 

[Kevin565]

. No you do not want to keep gosling with chicks.

 

[Heide1]

ok, ty for the advice, Kevin. I appreciate it. I have had chickens in the past, but never geese. i had read that they were good to alert for predators in the coop at night.

 

[Kevin565]

Yes geese are wonderful. You'll love having them around but they can be aggressive with chickens especially during breeding season. When everyone is free ranging it's usually not a big deal but penned together can be a problem.

 

[Mr MKK FARMS]

Welcome to BYC!!

Glad you joined us!!

 

[Heide1]

thanks kevin. I do have alot of room to keep them separate, and they wont be out to free range unless we are home. so i will be able to keep a close eye on them. looking forward to the chickens and the geese!

 

[redsoxs]

Greetings from Kansas, Heide1, and

! Pleased you found our site and signed up! Good luck to you and your poultry!

 

[weimarmama]

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from Alabama. Glad you joined us.

 

[sourland]

Welcome to BYC. Goslings and chicks - together not a good idea for a multitude of reasons. From feed needs to water mess issues to size difference --------