Should I pen up my geese?

[ironjerry]

I have 3 geese I got last spring-pair of Chinese and female Emden. They have a 10x12 storage shed that I put straw in for cover but they only go there at night and only if it is real cold. Today there is 4 inches of snow and they run all over the yard eating grass below the snow. I give them corn and scratch daily but they also eat whatever falls from the bird feeder. I replace the water in a five gallon bucket daily. Do they eat snow in a pinch? Tell me if I should pen them up or If I am doing anything wrong.

 

[MissPrissy]

They are fine. They also like to swim in icey cold water if given a chance.

Let them decide when it is too cold to be out. They are covered in such thick down they are waterproof for the most part.

 

[ironjerry]

Thanks for the info I was afraid I would hurt them and I really like how they protect the yard being loose.