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Last updated 18th July 2005 by Bree
Shelter Requirements for a Goose
Building
A small out-building is a suitable shelder for geese. A good size is 10' x 12' as this is high enough for the caretaker to walk comfortably inside. The shelter must be waterproof, predator proof, and well ventilated. Plenty of clean dry straw should always be provided for bedding, and wet and soiled bedding should be removed on a daily basis. Cleaning the entire shelter on a sevenday basis is recommended (i.e. scrub floors, walls, etc.). The shelter should also be equipped with roosts. An unopened straw bale makes a terrific roost for geese. For protection from predators, your geese must be kept safely in their shelter at night if they do not have access to a large pond to escape into.
Pond
Geese need water to bathe and swim. This is necessary to keep them both happy and healthy. If there is not a pond or small lake that can be fenced in, construct a small pool of water. The water will need to be changed (at least) every other day, or else contamination and disease will result. Bovine containers make good "ponds", but a small ramp would have to be constructed for the geese to get in and out of the water. If there is a natural spring or stream on the property where the geese are kept, a pond can be built. If the geese are kept in an area with freezing temperatures, the pond or pool will need to be closed to avoid the geese getting frozen into the water.
Fencing
Fencing is necessary to keep predators out and geese in. A five foot high fence is recommended. If the fence is too flimsy predators can easily break through it.
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A small out-building is a suitable shelder for geese. A good size is 10' x 12' as this is high enough for the caretaker to walk comfortably inside. The shelter must be waterproof, predator proof, and well ventilated. Plenty of clean dry straw should always be provided for bedding, and wet and soiled bedding should be removed on a daily basis. Cleaning the entire shelter on a sevenday basis is recommended (i.e. scrub floors, walls, etc.). The shelter should also be equipped with roosts. An unopened straw bale makes a terrific roost for geese. For protection from predators, your geese must be kept safely in their shelter at night if they do not have access to a large pond to escape into.
Pond
Geese need water to bathe and swim. This is necessary to keep them both happy and healthy. If there is not a pond or small lake that can be fenced in, construct a small pool of water. The water will need to be changed (at least) every other day, or else contamination and disease will result. Bovine containers make good "ponds", but a small ramp would have to be constructed for the geese to get in and out of the water. If there is a natural spring or stream on the property where the geese are kept, a pond can be built. If the geese are kept in an area with freezing temperatures, the pond or pool will need to be closed to avoid the geese getting frozen into the water.
Fencing
Fencing is necessary to keep predators out and geese in. A five foot high fence is recommended. If the fence is too flimsy predators can easily break through it.
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