stop geese eggs from hatching

[cottontail farm]

Yes this is my pond, which i enjoy swimming and fishing on,they are nesting on my land, I understand some people may get upset but 2 years ago I ended up with 4 nesting pairs which ended up with 26 geese, what a mess, we couldn't even swim with all the crap on the shore, never mind my dogs eating the crap, so last year I had the pa game commission up but they don't have authority over geese, he did suggest the swans, oil the eggs and let the shoreline grow in, which I wouldn't do so I ran wire along the shore to try to keep off my lawn.this year I have 1 pair left but I don't want any gosslings so I will do what it takes.i did get a permit which allows me to harass the geese, destroy the nest and eggs.thanks for all the replies.any information is welcome

Ah, the game commission. Every time I've called them they've pretty much told me good luck dealing with my own problems. Seems like you've tried to do it the "right" way. You've already handed over your $ to the state for a permit, just take the eggs.

 

[seamus99]

Yeah there not much help with the geese, they it's federal, I must say I had a problem with Muskrats digging into my pond banks and beavers ruining my trees they told me just shoot them.fortunately the permits for egg and nest destruction are free through the federal gov. I am with you though on not trusting the pa game commission, they are no good.i did remove the eggs will have to watch she doesn't lay anymore.

 

[seamus99]

Just an update, I removed the eggs last week, the geese hung around for 2 days, haven't seen them since, hopefully they went somewhere else. Thanks again to everyone for the help and replies.

 

[mountain chicken]

Id catch and eat them lol

lmao think someones hungry


ok back on track
can't you re-home them somewhere else

 

[Miss Lydia]

Looks like they rehomed themselves.

 

[seamus99]

I think miss Lydia nailed it.