Geese can make excellent guardians for a flock of smaller birds, where their temperamental reputation comes in handy. Naturally territorial, geese fit easily into the role of watchdog and don’t need any training in how to protect.
Geese can make great flock watchmen, with their keen eyesight, clamorous voices and intimidating behaviors.
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PREDATOR PROTECTION: Geese aren’t big enough to fend off the larger predators, such as coyotes or big cats, so they’re most effective when used in combination with good fencing. Geese can certainly fend off weasels, skunks and other rodents, though, which will often prey on chickens or try sneaking eggs from your birds’ nests. What a goose can’t defend your flock from, they’ll still make plenty of noise about, allowing the alert farmer to investigate and protect their livestock.