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https://pethelpful.com/farm-pets/How-to-care-for-geese-natures-natural-ecological-lawn-mowers
I'm researching geese before I commit to getting a pair in the summer and I've been looking all over the internet for as much detail as possible but I've just come across the above website which mentions a few things which seems contrary to the vast majority of sources I have seen thus far; In particular:
"They eat few things other than grass, but they do like chickweed, clover, dandelions, everlasting pea plants, etc. Mine snip the heads and leaves of flowers, and they will chew the bark of climbing plants"
- I have seen people mention feeding grapes, cabbage, multiple different veggies, frozen peas, sweetcorn etc to their geese, what gives?
"They are quite delicate and, unlike hens, can suffer from various fatal conditions"
- My understanding was that geese are some of the hardiest poultry around and are very simple to keep? Always looking to learn so I can give my babies the best start when they arrive. :-D
I'm researching geese before I commit to getting a pair in the summer and I've been looking all over the internet for as much detail as possible but I've just come across the above website which mentions a few things which seems contrary to the vast majority of sources I have seen thus far; In particular:
"They eat few things other than grass, but they do like chickweed, clover, dandelions, everlasting pea plants, etc. Mine snip the heads and leaves of flowers, and they will chew the bark of climbing plants"
- I have seen people mention feeding grapes, cabbage, multiple different veggies, frozen peas, sweetcorn etc to their geese, what gives?
"They are quite delicate and, unlike hens, can suffer from various fatal conditions"
- My understanding was that geese are some of the hardiest poultry around and are very simple to keep? Always looking to learn so I can give my babies the best start when they arrive. :-D