New goose owner, have questions

[Goosebaby]

It’s only temporary, but an unusual option opfor a vine would be squash/pumpkins. You can train them to grow up a trellis and the leaves aren’t just edible but very nutritious. The only issue is that if she decides she likes the leaves as much as my geese do, there might not be enough leaves to shade her pen.

 

[Goosebaby]

Also do not ever plant moonflowers where she can reach them.

 

[Kriskat77]

Also do not ever plant moonflowers where she can reach them.

I try my hand at pumpkins and every year. I get a giant vine with tons of leaves but never once an actual pumpkin . Good to know about the squash and pumpkin though. I will definitely give it a go. And thanks for the moonflower tip. I believe it’s a morning glory. I read that those were bad. Do you know anything about clover weeds? I have a good few growing in my yard. Heck, I think I used to eat those when I was little.

 

[Goosebaby]

I try my hand at pumpkins and every year. I get a giant vine with tons of leaves but never once an actual pumpkin . Good to know about the squash and pumpkin though. I will definitely give it a go. And thanks for the moonflower tip. I believe it’s a morning glory. I read that those were bad. Do you know anything about clover weeds? I have a good few growing in my yard. Heck, I think I used to eat those when I was little.

Morning glories are poisonous from what I’ve heard but I don’t know how much, moonflowers “datura” are definitely toxic, seeds, stems, leaves, sprouts, blossoms, even the pollen. I think there’s only a handful of biological compounds that are more deadly.
Among other garden plants another to keep out of her reach is potato plants. I’ve never seen mine touch tulips, daffodils, or irises so I don’t think they’re much of a concern, though if she does try eating one I don’t think it would be good. I’m not sure if the plant part of the tomato is safe but it is part of the nightshade family so?

If it’s actually clover it’s great for geese, the more clover the better. Other treats I’ve found mine enjoy is lemon balm, dandelions, tomatoes “fruit” carrots”root,” any kind of leafy greens, melons, cucumbers, broccoli, blueberries, blackberries, plums, peaches, cherries, pears, apples, and corn leaves. Geese are all individuals, what one likes others may not so it can be a process figuring out what they like. If they see you eating it they’re more likely to want to try it, sometimes if you put it in water for them to play with they’re more likely to decide they like it.
If she’s sees you or a family member touching a plant you don’t want her eating while gardening she might interpret that as meaning that plant is edible, so what I do with mine is I flick and wring my hands and say “YUCK” if they see me touching the forbidden plant. The hand wringing mimics what they do when they shake and fling something horrible tasting out of their mouth and they can learn to associate the word “yuck” with a bad taste.

Also for your pumpkin problem, pumpkins put fruit out pretty readily, the only years I’ve seen them not is when they weren’t pollinated or something ate them “like the geese.” It’s actually really easy to self pollinate pumpkins though if that’s the problem, you just pluck off the stamen, put it into the female flower and wrap the petals around to keep it in place.
I also had an idea, another temporary shade plant that’s safe you could try if the vines don’t work out are sunflowers.

 

[Miss Lydia]

What about sweet potato vines?

 

[Kriskat77]

Morning glories are poisonous from what I’ve heard but I don’t know how much, moonflowers “datura” are definitely toxic, seeds, stems, leaves, sprouts, blossoms, even the pollen. I think there’s only a handful of biological compounds that are more deadly.
Among other garden plants another to keep out of her reach is potato plants. I’ve never seen mine touch tulips, daffodils, or irises so I don’t think they’re much of a concern, though if she does try eating one I don’t think it would be good. I’m not sure if the plant part of the tomato is safe but it is part of the nightshade family so?

If it’s actually clover it’s great for geese, the more clover the better. Other treats I’ve found mine enjoy is lemon balm, dandelions, tomatoes “fruit” carrots”root,” any kind of leafy greens, melons, cucumbers, broccoli, blueberries, blackberries, plums, peaches, cherries, pears, apples, and corn leaves. Geese are all individuals, what one likes others may not so it can be a process figuring out what they like. If they see you eating it they’re more likely to want to try it, sometimes if you put it in water for them to play with they’re more likely to decide they like it.
If she’s sees you or a family member touching a plant you don’t want her eating while gardening she might interpret that as meaning that plant is edible, so what I do with mine is I flick and wring my hands and say “YUCK” if they see me touching the forbidden plant. The hand wringing mimics what they do when they shake and fling something horrible tasting out of their mouth and they can learn to associate the word “yuck” with a bad taste.

Also for your pumpkin problem, pumpkins put fruit out pretty readily, the only years I’ve seen them not is when they weren’t pollinated or something ate them “like the geese.” It’s actually really easy to self pollinate pumpkins though if that’s the problem, you just pluck off the stamen, put it into the female flower and wrap the petals around to keep it in place.
I also had an idea, another temporary shade plant that’s safe you could try if the vines don’t work out are sunflowers.

I just can’t get over how nice and helpful everyone has been! Thank you so much for taking the time to share with me! Thanks for the pumpkin info. I think I’ll try one more time. i will also definitely say yuck when I’m around a dangerous plant. Do you know anything about Plumbago? I might have spelled that wrong. I’ll look it up but as you probably know, finding some information can be tricky. If I find out, l shall pass it on. Have a wonderful day! And thanks again-Kristi

 

[Kriskat77]

@Goosebaby just found a great website and Plumbago is non-toxic to people and animals.
greenandvibrant.com

 

[Isaac 0]

Have you considered grapevines?

 

[Goosebaby]

@Kriskat77 Heh it’s no problem at all, helping dips the whole purpose of this place and plenty have helped me out in a tough spot here, this is a great place for bird parents.
Also thank you for the plumbago info, I’d never heard of that one before but after looking it up I NEED IT.

 

[Kriskat77]

Have you considered grapevines?

Yes, someone suggested it and I bought one on Sunday. It’s a purple seedless variety. I’m excited! Grapes grow well around here and I would have never thought of grapes Thanks!