Geese - Social water birds with a pronounced urge to move
Species-appropriate husbandry – How to make them feel comfortable
Social Living
Geese should be kept at least in pairs. Solitary keeping is not species-appropriate and can lead to behavioral disorders.
Structured Outdoor Enclosure
An outdoor enclosure of at least 400–500 m² should be available for two adult geese. Alternatively, a combined stable/enclosure keeping is possible, with the stable offering at least 1 m² per 1–2 geese. The pasture area should be secured with a 120–150 cm high fence.
Protection and Comfort
The stable should be bedded, dry, air-permeable, and provided with natural light. A shelter in the outdoor enclosure offers protection from sun and rain.
Access to Water
Geese require constant access to fresh water for drinking, bathing, and feather care.
Rest and Activity Areas
The environment should offer both retreats and areas for exercise and activity.
Cleanliness & Hygiene
🧼 Weekly change
💦 Clean water
A clean environment is essential for the health of geese:
Freshness Every Day
Droppings, damp bedding, and soiled water points must be removed daily. This ensures hygienic and healthy keeping.
Weekly Deep Cleaning
The substrate should be renewed at least once a week. With a larger population, it must be cleaned more frequently.
Clean Water Access
Geese require constant access to fresh, clean water for bathing, drinking, and feather care. Hygiene is particularly important in this regard.
Nutrition
🌾 Grain feed
💧 Water at all times
Geese require a balanced diet consisting of fresh grass, herbs, and high-quality grain feed. Access to fresh water is always necessary.
Grass as Main Food
Fresh grass and herbs form the basis. They provide fiber and thus ensure a species-appropriate diet for geese.
Supplement with Grains
High-quality grain feed additionally provides the animals with energy. It supplements the pasture and thus ensures a balanced diet.
Water is Indispensable
Fresh drinking water must be available at all times. It is vital and also plays a significant role in digestion.
Nutrition
Activity
🛁 Bathing & plumage care
🚶 Exercise & exploration
These curious birds require diverse opportunities for activity:
Geese are very active and curious – they love to graze, bathe, and explore their surroundings. Structured pasture areas, bathing facilities, and natural materials encourage movement. Particularly exciting: changing pasture areas and new water points in the enclosure.
Active Outdoors
Pasture areas invite grazing, running, and exploring. They promote the animals’ movement and activity.
Bathing is Essential
Bathing facilities are essential for feather care and well-being. They provide more variety and naturalness in keeping.
Create Variety
Changing pasture areas or new water points arouse the animals’ curiosity. They promote the animals’ natural behavior and keep them fit.
