Spring Gosling
This spring, Goosey was added to the family, and family Goosey became! Little did I know how much my pet Goosey would grow on me with all of his honks and waddles. When Goosey was a gosling, I would give him baths in our tub and feed him lots of grass. Now, Goosey enjoys frolicking in the wildflowers with his chickens. Getting a pet goose was one of the best additions to my home that I could have ever made. Goosey has made life quite fun and exciting around here.
Why a Goose?
You might be thinking… why a goose of all things? Well, I will tell you. I was having a difficult time keeping the hawks away from our chickens. Keep in mind, our chickens are free-ranged and we allow them to wander wherever they please. I tried many things to keep them away, but nothing was working. I had heard that geese are very good at protecting chickens from predators. This is when I decided that a pet goose would be the perfect “mother-hen” as you might say!
Goosey is an American Buff Goose. While I do call Goosey a “he,” I am not quite certain that is what Goosey is. It’s very hard to tell with geese what their genders are. I guess if I find a giant egg out in the coop one day, I will be mistaken! Fun fact, American Buff Geese lay 10 to 25 large white eggs a year. Getting Goosey was a very good choice. Now that Goosey is all grown up, he is very majestic. Goosey does a great job protecting the hens and is always keeping them safe. Before I got my goose, I never knew how fun and entertaining a goose could be.
If You Are:
- an animal lover
- currently living on land with lots of grass
- in need of a chicken protector
- in need of a friend
- would like an all natural weed eater around your house
- a gardener who loves company
Then take my advice and get yourself a pet goose!!!
Read more about American Buff Geese.
