The African and Chinese goose thread!!

[NathanZee]

Nope. That's just how some geese are. Geese really don't "like" any other species than their own, they will and do fight with other species all the time

I didn't mean my gander is mentally challenged, I think one of my drakes is. I suppose he isn't really, he just is SO clumsy and funny to watch.

 

[Goosegrrl]

Been missing this thread.
Just before Christmas I lost my three to a daytime coyote attack. They were having their afternoon nap near their pool in the back pasture near and a group of coyotes took them out before I could even get out the door. One honk from my gander, not a sound from the two geese. The gander gave one shrill honk and flogged, then it was over. Broken neck and a large bite to the breast. The geese were already being carted off at speed, and the gander was dropped as his attacker fled.
I really miss them.
I'm going to try again this year, after I get my back fence line re-fenced with woven wire instead of the four strands of barbed wire that is currently in place. I know that coyotes can climb, but it still has to be a better deterrent than the 4strand that they can just walk right through. I had rarely seen any tracks on the back 600 acres, and none at all in months with the small river that borders our property being so high. But the water went down and the coyotes obviously came back across...
*sigh*
Being surrounded by thousands of acres of farmland has it's benefits and it's drawbacks. I still wouldn't move back closer to the city.

 

[jwlpoultry]

Been missing this thread.
Just before Christmas I lost my three to a daytime coyote attack. They were having their afternoon nap near their pool in the back pasture near and a group of coyotes took them out before I could even get out the door. One honk from my gander, not a sound from the two geese. The gander gave one shrill honk and flogged, then it was over. Broken neck and a large bite to the breast. The geese were already being carted off at speed, and the gander was dropped as his attacker fled.
I really miss them.
I'm going to try again this year, after I get my back fence line re-fenced with woven wire instead of the four strands of barbed wire that is currently in place. I know that coyotes can climb, but it still has to be a better deterrent than the 4strand that they can just walk right through. I had rarely seen any tracks on the back 600 acres, and none at all in months with the small river that borders our property being so high. But the water went down and the coyotes obviously came back across...
*sigh*
Being surrounded by thousands of acres of farmland has it's benefits and it's drawbacks. I still wouldn't move back closer to the city.

So sorry about you loss.

 

[Miss Lydia]

Been missing this thread.
Just before Christmas I lost my three to a daytime coyote attack. They were having their afternoon nap near their pool in the back pasture near and a group of coyotes took them out before I could even get out the door. One honk from my gander, not a sound from the two geese. The gander gave one shrill honk and flogged, then it was over. Broken neck and a large bite to the breast. The geese were already being carted off at speed, and the gander was dropped as his attacker fled.
I really miss them.
I'm going to try again this year, after I get my back fence line re-fenced with woven wire instead of the four strands of barbed wire that is currently in place. I know that coyotes can climb, but it still has to be a better deterrent than the 4strand that they can just walk right through. I had rarely seen any tracks on the back 600 acres, and none at all in months with the small river that borders our property being so high. But the water went down and the coyotes obviously came back across...
*sigh*
Being surrounded by thousands of acres of farmland has it's benefits and it's drawbacks. I still wouldn't move back closer to the city.

That is heart breaking. So very sorry

 

[NathanZee]

Been missing this thread.
Just before Christmas I lost my three to a daytime coyote attack. They were having their afternoon nap near their pool in the back pasture near and a group of coyotes took them out before I could even get out the door. One honk from my gander, not a sound from the two geese. The gander gave one shrill honk and flogged, then it was over. Broken neck and a large bite to the breast. The geese were already being carted off at speed, and the gander was dropped as his attacker fled.
I really miss them.
I'm going to try again this year, after I get my back fence line re-fenced with woven wire instead of the four strands of barbed wire that is currently in place. I know that coyotes can climb, but it still has to be a better deterrent than the 4strand that they can just walk right through. I had rarely seen any tracks on the back 600 acres, and none at all in months with the small river that borders our property being so high. But the water went down and the coyotes obviously came back across...
*sigh*
Being surrounded by thousands of acres of farmland has it's benefits and it's drawbacks. I still wouldn't move back closer to the city.

That's terrible! I really hope the new fence keeps predators out!

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Been missing this thread.
Just before Christmas I lost my three to a daytime coyote attack. They were having their afternoon nap near their pool in the back pasture near and a group of coyotes took them out before I could even get out the door. One honk from my gander, not a sound from the two geese. The gander gave one shrill honk and flogged, then it was over. Broken neck and a large bite to the breast. The geese were already being carted off at speed, and the gander was dropped as his attacker fled.
I really miss them.
I'm going to try again this year, after I get my back fence line re-fenced with woven wire instead of the four strands of barbed wire that is currently in place. I know that coyotes can climb, but it still has to be a better deterrent than the 4strand that they can just walk right through. I had rarely seen any tracks on the back 600 acres, and none at all in months with the small river that borders our property being so high. But the water went down and the coyotes obviously came back across...
*sigh*
Being surrounded by thousands of acres of farmland has it's benefits and it's drawbacks. I still wouldn't move back closer to the city.

This brought me tears, oh my I am so sorry. I know the feeling and sure do mourn.with you.
If you can get an electric fence charger it will help protect your new goslings. Even a low grade shock will help protect them.
Agreed, I could not live in a city again or even a town. I enjoy my privacy and flocks too much.

 

[holm25]

Nope. That's just how some geese are. Geese really don't "like" any other species than their own, they will and do fight with other species all the time

My geese are a little nuts in the head then

. They love my Muscovys, Normal ducks, Chickens and Turkeys

. They act like they are their kids

 

[NathanZee]

My geese are a little nuts in the head then

. They love my Muscovys, Normal ducks, Chickens and Turkeys

. They act like they are their kids

That would be nice! My geese don't like drakes, and they HATE chickens.

 

[Miss Lydia]

My geese are a little nuts in the head then

. They love my Muscovys, Normal ducks, Chickens and Turkeys

. They act like they are their kids

That is amazing, when I only had my 1 gander and he was hatched by a Muscovy he thought he was a Muscovy a giant one, then I got him a mate which changed his opinion about the ducks and chickens but not to the point of harming them, then I got them 2 goslings and everything changed. It's now one for all and all for one as far as the geese are concerned they tolerate the ducks and chicken is off breeding season but last year I had to separate them from everyone they just could not leave the others alone and I was really afraid someone would get hurt or killed.

 

[holm25]

Mune must be weird!! They protect the ducks more than they do each other!! When the dog get clkse to the waterfowl my gander gets his mate and the ducks behind him and stays between them and the dog! My Muscovys are sweet. Especially the drake!! He snuggles with CX hen every night in the same spot!! I talked to a Muscovy breeder and she was amazed at how big my drake is! He is only 8-9 months old!