Geese have been visiting again

dex · ‎03-09-2010

We have poop everywhere and we are sick of it.We have tried everything to get rid of them...anyone have something that worked for them.Right now we have pink flamingos all over the property and that worked for a couple of days but they were back again lady night and now we have a huge mess to clean again.

Yuban3 · ‎03-10-2010

Goose for dinner might do the trick!

Was Yuban, then changed to Plaid Pants due to forum upgrade, and apparently, I'm back to being Yuban.

JustJazzmom · ‎03-09-2010

Border collies work too.

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Lila Belle · ‎01-24-2013

Look on the bright side-no need to buy lawn fertilizer.

dex · ‎03-09-2010

Very funny but I am serious about the mess...we have small children playing on the grass so it is a yucky mess that must be cleaned.My husband got a full bucket this morning. They must poop continually.

Tyak · ‎01-26-2013

They're beautiful birds, but they're every bit as filthy as pigeons, which I refer to as flying rats.

Lacey1 · ‎03-09-2010

Our favorite campgrounds had a goose problem in the 'NO-DOGS' section. They changed their policy and allowed dogs-no more goose problem. Campers are very good about picking up after their dogs.

Cakers1 · ‎03-09-2010

On 7/4/2014 JustJazzmom said:
Border collies work too.

This is true. And the Audubon Society has tips on handling geese in your yard. I realize not everyone can own a border collie.

Is the OP near a pond? There are vegetation solutions at the pond edge to encourage them to feed there. They also like short grass, esp. Kentucky bluegrass.

Is it nesting season? They are also a problem during migratory periods.

Killing them is inhumane, btw. Dinner or no dinner. ${#emotions_dlg.mad}$

dex · ‎03-09-2010

The geese come in from a large lake that borders our property.We have this problem almost year round and we can't leave a dog out at night because we also have bears and cougars.