Duck, duck, goose is not just a kids’ game revitalized by end zone hijinks of the Minnesota Vikings. Geese make excellent guardians against predators common to backyard poultry flocks. They are naturally loud alarms and don’t require any training or behavior modification to protect. A threat, sign of trouble or intruder will cause them to call loudly, alerting their flockmates to seek safety. A guardian goose may sound his alarm when he spots a hawk flying overhead and scream when visitors drive up in their cars.
Source: Countryside Daily, January 16, 2018.
Most any domestic geese breed naturally possesses a watchdog mentality and a safeguarding instinct. It is simply in their nature to watch over themselves, their flockmates, nests, and territory. Some domestic geese breeds are more loud or assertive than others. As with any animal species, breeds and individual personalities may vary. Review the guide provided to assist in finding the right guardian domestic geese breeds for individual backyard poultry flocks.
INSIGHTS: Geese and ducks get along easily. Socializing geese and chickens may take a bit of work and separation at first but is possible and effective.