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0:36 Dogs
1:35 Donkeys
2:58 Alpacas
4:02 Attack!
6:03 How to train
8:53 Good fences
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[@DragonzFriend]

My grandparents' geese thought that I was part of their flock growing up. I remember leading them around by the neck when I was shorter than them, handfeeding them, even sneaking in to the mother sitting on eggs. But if a strange man drove or walked down the drive, they would be confronted by a large and very angry gander. Most folks didn't try to get out of their cars, as he could and would draw blood, but called for us kids to go get my grandpa. Instead, a little barefoot girl in a summer dress would come and take the grumpy old gander away by the neck to the berry patch!

[@susanbradleyskov9179]

❤️

[@kated3165]

That is so awesome, you had your own scary protector haha!

[@vgil1278]

I never knew they would bond with people at all. Was it done purposely? When and how does it start?When you grew up did the geese still love you?

[@susanbradleyskov9179]

@@vgil1278 It’s called imprinting and it’s an evolutionary protection for very young birds. You don’t have to do it purposefully, sometimes it’s tough to get them to imprint on an appropriate subject, if they don’t have an adult of their own kind to imprint on. Chicks trying to swim, and the like.

[@DragonzFriend]

@@vgil1278 The first gander was older than me, so I don't know how we were introduced. He was a little grumpy I think (or maybe I was more nervous for being only 3 or 4), and we didn't touch him much until he was very old and slow, but he didn't mind us being around. His wife was more friendly. The second gander (a Chinese goose) was brought in as a young adult with his wife. I remember feeding them lots of corn with my grandma. I think we were encouraged to make friends with the geese so that they wouldn't bother us, but we loved sneaking them all sorts of treats and extra corn. That gander was fine with us when we grew up.

[@vikramkrishnan6414]

Friend, comes to Ann seeking help. Anne unleashes cobra chicken on poor, unsuspecting friend. 10/10 would recommend.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

😂😂😂😂

[@roamingelk7271]

😅

[@nameless4411]

😂😂😂

[@suemcknight9051]

I, too, have a “forever blazoned into my brain” goose store from long, long ago when I was an 11 yr. old girl in 4-H Club. It ‘s too long to write out here…but I will just say that I learned that a mad goose has the capability of ripping off a rear pocket on a pair of Levi’s 👖, while the owner is still in them 😵🤪. I’m 80 years old, now - - so that is a long time to hang on to such a painful memory 😅

[@susanbradleyskov9179]

We got geese partially to protect the chickens. They imprinted on my Mom’s jeans. As soon as it got warm enough to wear shorts, she never went outside without a baseball bat.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

😅 can relate

[@vgil1278]

leggings come in jean look alike fabric and are not hot in summer. Maybe that would fool them.

[@therewillbecatswithgwenhwyfar]

I really effing hate geese! I think that this would be an excellent guardian because I would be afraid to even go near my animals.

[@BrightestBlessings7899]

We had an alpaca war scream a grizzly out of our yard! I love the "cobra-chicken" method!

[@greatboniwanker]

Wouldn't it be amazing if we all came out of the womb knowing what we were meant to do and had a passion for it!

[@that_auntceleste5848]

I've had quite a journey and it was on my actual 50th birthday that it hit me that I should have been a farmer. Still have not been able to make that transition, but I hope that I'm still in physical shape to do it when other considerations will allow.

[@moo422]

"let's take a little gander" ...

[@AnneofAllTrades]

😛

[@roseannekinney6942]

No pun intended, of course

[@TheGypsyVanners]

Guinea hen flocks work well too. Some will protect depending on the preditor, all make a visual "wow" - their running, charging, flying and screaming all at once. And the noise! They learn what people and animals belong where and will start screaming at unknown people, vehicles, dogs, wild preditors. They roost in trees or your rooftop at night and still will be keeping watch and go nuts.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Oh I’ve got guineas, there’s a few reasons I didn’t suggest them here ;)

[@EveryPeachInReach]

Problem is that they alarm call at everything. I have found them useless at identifying legitimate threats.

[@karenreaves3650]

We had a bobcat raid they took our guinea off the roof.

[@lesleyriseam1282]

Birds of prey love guinea fowl .

[@JoryValley]

I put my fence charger on a WiFi outlet puck so I can turn my fence on or off from anywhere with a phone app. Makes it nice when I’m on the other side of the pasture and need to fix something and don’t have to walk all the way back to the garage to shut off the fence.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Smart!

[@darlenelarochelle4011]

That's a great idea! So useful.

[@elizabethfletcher1487]

One of my neighbors had an old llama out in the field with the cattle in predator country. I took on a new dog who would not stay home. Well, he got away from me, ran a half mile to the llama, who promptly grabbed that Springer Spaniel by the head and ripped its cheek clean off the bone. Oh, yeah, that was quite the vet bill.

[@lizbethstringer3583]

Love the goose disclaimer. Geese are also the most efficient animal in terms of up keep and production of meat and eggs. Placing geese on pasture will supply all they need to satisfy their nutritional requirements.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Hear hear!

[@debscamera2572]

ok, I have a comment - I used to have a 7lb YorkyPoo dog named Max. He had an alpha personality. Anyway, there were some white geese at the park where lots of dogs walked, and these geese chased everybody that got close - including some Pit Bulls that were terrified of them. But one day, they made the mistake of chasing Max. I had to drop the leash, when they chased him. And that little tiny dog (nick named Tater Tot), did a quick u-turn and chased those geese right into the pond. After that, the geese kept their distance from us. We would be like 100 feet away, and they would notice Max and walk the other way. Keep in mind, the geese were WAY bigger than Max. It was so funny. Max would end up escorting people and dogs, even Pit Bulls, past the geese.

[@WildberryAB]

What an excellent little dog.❤

[@darlenelarochelle4011]

Too funny. Go Max.

[@CynthiaHollenberger]

I remember geese on my grandparents farm. They were by the driveway, no one could drive up and surprise them.

[@joannep5974]

We have neighbors that own geese and it had actually attacked my daughters tires as she drove past the property because his females were near the road . I have a 5 in tall serama/seabright cross rooster (so, yes he is a full size chicken at only 5 inches tall) that just attacked a full size northern goshawk that entered the coop . None of my "larger" ones bothered to go at but he tore across the 1/2 acre of land where he was at after he seen it enter and trapped him there. I feel safer with that rooster out with my flock than any other one I've had...lol

[@Mr8863matthew]

Being from Canukistan, I appreciate the anthem at the end...unintentional, probably, but still awesome.

[@christopherness81]

Meeting a Canadian goose protecting a ground nest in spring is stressful at best. They are pairing up already!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

It was VERY intentional ;)

[@amac9245]

I am loving the instrumental Canadian National Anthem at the end. Please, please, please tell me that was a little easter egg to the most terrifying bird on the planet. The Canadian Cobra Chicken (aka the Canadian Goose). They are our main line of defense against Russia if they every tried to invade Canada by coming over the Artic. The poor frozen Cossacks wouldn't stand a chance.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Of course! Every video has at least a few Easter eggs for the most dedicated viewer if they’re willing to look 🥸

[@e.duncan6256]

I was so impressed by the marching band anthem at the end, no familiarity with Canadian anything. (I live in Tennessee 🇺🇸) Thank you for the goose education. I have two dogs already, but was curious about a herd-goose to protect my 8-chicken flock from my dogs, coyotes, raccoons, (hawks?), etc. so they could free-range during the day. But I’m not sure I want to be considered a predator by said goose. Great video. I’m going to subscribe.

[@e.duncan6256]

Got a REALLY GOOD laugh out of this!

[@MsMuffetsTuffet]

Canada goose, not Canadian. 🙂

[@maren807]

I got a guard goose and raised her with my ducks. I love her! She accepts me, my husband, and our son as part of the flock. But anyone else, she will make a ton of noise and has been known to chase people she sees as a threat.

[@AgnesMariaL]

Your fence charger only puts out the equivalent of a bee sting??? Omg, ours are brutal! I wired up my garden one year to keep my dogs (livestock guardians) out, and one day I went to pull a couple weeds, didn't turn it off, accidentally touched the wire... my arm went numb FOR A WEEK! IMO, the LGDs are always the best route to go. The first is the worst, but the ones you bring in afterward get taught by the one that has been trained. Lineage and breeding are very important considerations, though, so it's imperative to only buy from breeders who have a long-standing reputation of successfully placing puppies on farms. Other than the LGD class, other dogs can be good, as well: we bought a Decker terrier just over a year ago to deal with our rat problem (which she hasn't done 😠) BUT she has proven to be very useful in other ways, and also BRUTALLY protective! Not only did she grow up with three giant LGDs, but she was also raised with a bottle house piglet... well, her best buddy had babies recently, and a couple got too cold waiting for mama to finish delivering the litter, so i had to bring them inside (i had contingency plans, both failed). Well, baby piggies were wrapped in a blanket on the bed at one point, and one of our LGDs wanted to check them out... OMG, I thought the devil had taken over my little terrier, who was curled up and playing mama: the snarl, the teeth, the everything!!! Little 20# doggy was prepared to attack a seasoned 90# attack dog! 🤣🤣🤣 The LGDs have also taught her to bark for threats/anything unusual, and she's a non (k, RARELY) barking breed! She also beats the crap out of our 140# male - idk how, but she does 😏

[@PrairieDawnC]

I couldn't read the end because I had to stand up, remove my headphones from my head, and sing my national anthem. I'm very disappointed a hockey game didn't follow. ;) Yes, geese can be mean. Even Canada Geese. Here we call them murder ducks. Great video, Ann!

[@gerrymletzkojr3342]

There were Chinese weeder geese on the farm where I grew up. They are loud and aggressive, and nothing is unnoticed by them. And they will leave a nice bruise on your leg if you get too close!

[@wjm1319]

Nice video. Geese are very protective. Another unusual option that could possibly stand up to larger predators might be a guard turkey. Still a prey animal, of course, and can therefore become prey...but a pissed off, protective tom turkey could likely scare away most opportunistic predators, even large ones (who would still have eyes they'd like to keep).

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Hear hear! The only issues with turkeys is that they roost/sleep at night. My goose will go after anything at all hours, which makes her a real asset for night predators

[@Nil-tz6gy]

Bobcats don't care - Snatched all the geese and turkeys, no matter how mean. Bobcats take down grown deer all the time, so some mean geese or turkeys are nothing.

[@Nil-tz6gy]

If you raise your a donkey from a bottle baby with the sheep or goats they'll supposedly treat them as their herd and stick with them - I haven't tried it yet though, since I went with a dog instead jaja

[@AnneofAllTrades]

@@Nil-tz6gy I can't really recommend raising any animal by bottle if it can be avoided, dam raised animals will be far better adjusted and will have fewer health issues, statistically speaking. I've raised my donkeys from 6 months old with my animals after they'd been safely weaned, and I was intentional about how I handled introductions and, just like with livestock guardian dogs, never left the donkeys unattended with the other animals without corrective measures in place for poor behavior until they'd proved trustworthy. Just as is the case with so many species of guardian, regardless of breed or training, some animals simply take to it faster/better than others. As mentioned in the video, Howdy and Bella did a great job on smaller acreage, but when we moved to larger property, the real issue became limiting their grazing opportunities far more than lack of bonding with their charges, they love their little goaties and watch over them well, but dogs were just a better option for us after the move.

[@TheGypsyVanners]

​@@AnneofAllTradesAgree - you dont need a bottle baby whjch is a lot of work and creates maladpted animals. Get a weanling that was weaned later. Mom would have time to teach it what it is and what it should do in life - a healthy sense of self - and its still basically a "toddler" with plenty of time to bond with you flock/herds. I also recommend 2 ganders - thats not too many for them to want to make their own goosey group and the boys will each get on opposite sides and fight from 2 directions at once.

[@sdesytfcanon]

I would still go with LSG dogs as well. My Spanish Mastiff only tried once or twice to play with my chickens as a puppy. Corrected him, never did it again. The chickens actually love her. Not aggressive to humans, but man love to bark. She will sing the song of her people at any opportunity.

[@marlonw5053]

My goose guarded my backyard ducks and chickens quite well, and acted as first line of defense / alarm for any human intruders. It is important to "speak goose"; understand goose body language to not get attacked due to a misunderstanding. Putting your head down making small "bup bup bup" noises when you approach signals you intend no threat, that you are just grazing grass, similar to horse body language. Once I learned this, that ended the surprise attacks, and we were able to take trips and go camping together with no more issues.

[@dsmmike95]

My grandma had a wild goose land in a kiddy pool one year and never left. It would only let my her pet it and when we would be playing she would let it out and it would chase us was so scary lol 😆. She had it for at least 23/24 years

[@sarabee1974]

Love the nod to Oh Canada! I learned at a young age to respect the geese. Or get goosed! Great video!

[@roseannekinney6942]

Growing up in rural Willamette Valley, our neighbors had geese that would walk into the road and attack moving cars that slowed down, so as not to hit the geese.😂

[@AnneofAllTrades]

😂😂

[@ardenpeters4386]

geese ESPECIALLY DURING BREEDING SEASON! YIKES

[@tanyajstolp]

I got 2 geese and they are babies, they are afraid of everything. they love to snuggle. I do love having them. They are fun to watch.

[@carpeinferi]

Ah, the good old tactical assault fowl.

[@ksprinkle1]

Tactical Assault Fowl** Right on. ❤😎 My brain went into total special ops zero dark farming mode. My chicken flock protection plan is looking better all the time. Thanks!

[@shadytreez]

As a kid I use to love playing with the electric fence...lol

[@eric2500]

In an urban park I warned off a mother away from swans by telling her "they are like geese!" She curtailed her child at once. Thank goodness some urban residents still have rural connections!

[@dhansonranch]

That was interesting....and funny! Sorry I laughed. I never thought the Canadian National anthem would be applicable in a vlog..cool! Good video.

[@rickrack78]

I think it’s Jack Daniel’s distillery that uses geese to guard their property!

[@bernadettecartin]

There's one in either Scotland or Ireland that uses geese as well. Maybe both?🤔

[@scottbowers5243]

Nice Canadian anthem during the goose disclaimer😂

[@AnneofAllTrades]

😏😏

[@Gibbtall]

We know the terrors of geese well.

[@invaderjoshua6280]

Considering border collies were bred to be midsized herding guardian dogs that are ultra smart and very trainable I’d have gone with a few of them.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Key word there, *herding* dogs, not *guardian* dogs. Border collies are insanely smart but they are not at all guardians.

[@AgnesMariaL]

The only TRUE herding AND guardian breed is the kuvasz, an ancient multi-purpose dog from Hungary that nearly went extinct during ww2, and a contributing breed to all the other large, white LGD breeds. This is the breed that we have, and training/redirecting that prey drive (which is prevalent - and necessary - in the herding dogs, because it's that drive that enables them to do that job) is difficult, but well worth it! The herding part we've never needed to train... "chickens belong here? Well, they go back! Pigs escaped? Hell, no - they going back!" 😅

[@WildberryAB]

@@AnneofAllTrades With all due respect, my sibs and I grew up with a border collie that not only scared the sheet out of any human trespassers but was the neighbourhood bully dog and won all of his fights. This sounds terrible but back then everyone let their dogs run free and disputes were settled naturally. His name was Major and he was.

[@SilverFlame819]

Border Collies have never, ever been guardian dogs. They're HERDING dogs. Their instincts are to chase and bite, NOT to protect. You should NEVER leave a BC unattended with livestock!

[@darlenelarochelle4011]

Border Collie is not a Guardian dog. They are herding dogs. Have owned several, they are NOT Guardian Dog. Don't expect them to do that job.

[@Sea-cucumber1151]

As a teenager my horses stable had a goose, I hated and feared that bird. He would sneak up on you and pinch you on the back of your legs and let me tell you it hurt so bad! They can pinch hard! Cog hill farm has ducks and geese, but with the chickens there is only one goose. He is actually sweet to humans but protects the hens.

[@matthewlipsey1733]

O Canada!? 😂😂😂 That was hilarious.

[@matthewlipsey1733]

Anne, you're not Canadian, are you? God love the Canadians. What a hoot.

[@cala_mitie]

Goose: Peace was never an option.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

😂😂😂

[@jensmith4005]

Best wishes Anne & Adam of all trades. Your pond is coming along nicely.

[@readysetgrowfarm8919]

Loved seeing you and Kelly together! I have a small dairy goat herd in Homer AK and she is a huge inspiration. When she posted a picture of the two of you together earlier this week, I hoped a video like this was coming!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Kelli is a national treasure. I love her to the moon and back!

[@dembones2203]

Anne, I love your content! Keep up the great work!

[@carilariviere505]

Yup I'm with the dog when it comes to white geese! I had to pass one every morning walking to the barn I worked in. She was in love with the old ringer washer and protected even the road that passed the fence. I actually chose the off chance there'd be a gator in the grass on the other side of the fence I could walk on to avoid that bird!!

[@analarson2920]

Great video. Prayers for you and yours 🙏

[@GeofCates8075]

We had a couple swans...the male was the meanest, most annoyed, animal ever. Would literally dent cars. Quite happy to protect their pond and about 20 yards out from anything

[@alinakrohn7726]

Anne! Your hand is healed!? I'm so happy for you! Haven't tuned in for a bit, and I was really worried, but I see you're good and I'm glad😊. Really cool video too❤️

[@AnneofAllTrades]

It’s not perfect, but it’s as good as it’s gonna get, which is good enough for me. I’ve got permanent loss of feeling and loss of some function in my thumb but I have found ways to adapt. I’m just so thankful I can still do the 3 things most important to me: play music, milk my cow, and build furniture.

[@justme-uw6bz]

Love Kelly and family and farm etc, been watching since my friend Kylie from Datadoo Dairy in Queensland sent me her way. Love both your channels.

[@jdwilsun]

Very informative. Thank you.

[@myberryownhomestead764]

I love my Lexi (guardian livestock dog). I just have chickens but I don’t even shut the door on my chicken coop anymore.

[@jenniferjsaracino]

I hope mine will get to that point. But 3.5 months old they just see chickens as another playmate 😂

[@AnneofAllTrades]

A LGD needs about 1.5-2years training before they can be fully trusted with chickens. LGD’s are second to pit bulls in shelter placement because folks assume getting the right Breed precludes the need for training. Some folks get lucky, most don’t. In fact, my first LGD Johnny came to us because he was eating chickens at his last farm. I was able to train him out of it, but it took an insane amount of time and effort.

[@lovegrows7814]

This vlog is wonderful! We are dealing with mink here in NC, and it has been a headache.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Get some geese! I bet they’ll make a dent

[@pagandeva2000]

I LOVE 💕 you, Anne! Where have you been?

[@teresamiller5060]

Our elderly goat herd has always protected our chicken flock closer than our Great Pyrenees dogs. Instead of going inside the goat barn in a lower pasture, the nannies prefer to dig out an area under the actual chicken house and climb underneath it to sleep. Our nannies are spoiled and quite heavy so getting under the elevated chicken house is no easy feat. 😂 The chickens are safer than the goats b/c we recovered the entire static pen with hardware cloth, including underneath the ground for 12”, then backfilled with rocks and quickcrete up to the ground level, then laid concrete 12x12” pavers around the outside of the entire area. We had river mink kill our entire flock 3-4 years ago, so the new flock went super Fort Knox on their azzes. Haven’t lost anything since we recovered it all, including the entire air ventilation around the house roof where squirrels used to enter to eat chicken food. 😊

[@darlenelarochelle4011]

Dang! Well done.

[@hilbyfamilyfarm]

Two of my favorite people! 🥰🥰🥰

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Becca!!! Come to TN ❤️❤️

[@ruthmcbride1778]

I’ve seen a goose box a guardian dog. I didn’t know they would do that

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Mine goes after my 136lb guardian dog daily, it’s hilarious!

[@Carriesue1982]

I have Pomeranian geese, they are unfortunately very docile with people lol. I haven’t lost any more ducks to hawks since I’ve had them tho

[@amouramarie]

"Okay, this animal is _absolutely_ going to attack you, but, listen--" XDD

[@cathyhuddle1769]

awesome and educational

[@PatCavanaugh1]

This is cool. I recognize Kelly from Dr Oakley, Yukon Vet

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Kelli is the real deal! Love her.

[@tedmarlenebarry1514]

Oh Canada on your goose video!?😁 ps Im canadian. Nice video!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

😅

[@michelleprull4105]

I would have agreed with geese… but now can’t:( I had 6 geese and 4 ducks that I grew up to be around my 16+ chickens and a rooster. They were great guardians of all of the property. I had a very awesome choc. lab at the time and he listened when I started free ranging everything when he was 2 or 3 years old. I just said no no and held the chickens in his face and he not only never bothered them but also they would run up to be with him and take his food. Now, I have two puppies and they ignored all of the chickens for about a month and a half and were scared of the geese. The last couple of weeks after seeing a hawk kill a chicken and then going to eat from it, they have killed almost all the chickens and I have 3 geese and 1 duck left. Yes if you have everything separated it works but not necessarily if things are free. Depends on the dogs. Always situational on a farm:)

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Dogs, regardless of the breed, should never be left unattended with livestock of any kind until they are 1.5-2 years old and have proven themselves trustworthy. That’s a really painful lesson to learn, but nature will always override nurture if opportunity presents itself.

[@ksprinkle1]

I'm so sorry for your losses. 😢Sounds like a really hard time... I hope you can solve these problems and protect your remaining flock. Im just learning, so thank you for sharing your story. Helps me plan ahead.

[@michelleprull4105]

@@ksprinkle1 the thing is when ordering geese and ducks there was a minimum order of 10 and I wish I would have done all or almost all ducks because they are great and easy. Geese we loved when little and then they get aggressive and boss everything around especially that married man or any big male goose. The first year they were coming up to the front porch and pooping everywhere constantly. This second year I loved them again because they became completely self sufficient and stayed in the creek all day and night pretty much. I only took them some food about once a week to make myself feel better and brought them in for a week of -20 F. There presence kept everything away except Hawk that killed chickens while geese were in creek. Chickens are by far the easiest for keeping an animal who gives lots of yummy eggs and we had been free ranging them for six years letting them have their own babies wherever they wanted and coming up to house to get food scraps each day and hang out with us. It’s always going to be unique to your environment and situation. I haven’t figured out yet how to get back to a free range situation with these two dogs. They only do it when I’m not around. I have now only 2 chickens left that are sadly trapped in a shed for now and babies coming in a couple weeks. I hope you find your right situation for you. Trying is the only way to know.

[@gelwood99]

My grandfather-in-law used a goose to guar his junkyard in Stockton, Cali. It worked like a charm, no one dared enter that fence for any reason. A dog can be bribed with food, not a goose! Shouldn't you use a goose instead of a gander for a guardian because their attempts to breed a hen can cause serious injury or even make them unalive???

[@sandrastevens4418]

We had a goose in the front yard who would attack every one except my husband he would fly after my husband whenever he would drive away.

[@donna1018]

My sister was born on kodiak island!

[@TheGypsyVanners]

I feel deer I know would take an easy flying leep over a wooden fence the height where the wire is shown -

[@mickeybartlett1274]

Gander's are vicious

[@LakeMissoulaAquaticsandPlants]

Growing up we all had long sticks at our doors on the family farm. Whenever we walked to Grandma's or an aunt/uncle house we had sticks for protection. Geese are scary.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

I learned to wield a stick as a youngster for very similar reasons 😅

[@pagandeva2000]

I love the interaction between Anne and her animals. How’s Lucy and the alpacas (the death wish cuties)?

[@AnneofAllTrades]

All living the dream. Lucy’s house blew right off of her during the last tornado so she’s got new digs and is really living the good life now

[@MomentsDivine]

The geese are a Hoot 🤣😂🤣

[@gophersgirl]

Video ending with the Canadian anthem is 😂

[@stevebirdsall6138]

I had a cousin who used turkeys. She said they were better guard dogs than any dog. They announced any visitors, friend or foe.

[@fluxx1]

Geese can be troublesome.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

How so? I’ve had them for 12 years. They’re jerks, but in the most hilarious way

[@fluxx1]

@@AnneofAllTrades No, that's actually a little-known Simpsons quote. Geese are in fact not troublesome. I've been chased by geese 100s of times as a kid and they don't give up. But I've never actually been bitten. Whereas I've been attacked directly by multiple roosters and turkeys with little warning.

[@victoriabourgeois3273]

I had a pet goose attacker. Anyone she didn’t know got attacked.

[@guardemdog]

I am getting two pyrs in a year, but I adore geese. My mom always said, “it takes a dummy to teach a dummy. “ That sounds rude but sometimes people who didn’t know anything when they started are the best to teach because they had to learn everything from the ground up. They don’t take anything for granted. I grew up with land and animals, but I’ve learned a lot from people who had no second hand knowledge- they get creative. And sometimes we get stuck in our ways.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

So excited for you and your dogs! Mine are amazing but there were some learning curves :) kzbin.info/www/bejne/hWGnkKKCmrCEhbssi=CBCqCgFW7RTpnWsj

[@terriperry9434]

I've been attacked by a goose and it hurts!

[@cherylgawne711]

Kangals are amazing with kids

[@BluegillGreg]

My Dad said there was a goose in his neighborhood where he grew up. It would attack kids walking by on the sidewalk, so they'd gather rocks to pelt it with before walking by that house.

[@user-ck6ve3ck4v]

The Romans used geese to guard Rome. 'nuff said!

[@4evermetalhead79]

There’s a reason why there is a meme dedicated to goose. 😜🤣

[@ernestrhoades5147]

Peacocks are great alarm birds and they can set off other animals such as dogs and geese and donkeys to a trouble situation.

[@lauramumma2360]

Geese work, great alert guardian critters, they can not be bribed, but can be imprinted on their family. Best guard dogs I ever had were geese. Can’t have them were I am now but would in a heartbeat if the rules change here. I am allowed Chickens though.

[@calgal5752]

I got attacked by a goose once….it was intense! 😂

[@akaanastasie]

Never thought I'd hear the Canadian National anthem at the end of an American video!

[@AnneofAllTrades]

😏😏

[@MEL-xn4yt]

A family friend had a goose for many years. Let me tell you, although well behaved it didn’t mess around when it came to protecting it’s property! Turns out Mother goose was actually a baddie🪿

[@AnneofAllTrades]

My goose will take a chunk out of anyone’s tushie if they get too close😂

[@lilolmecj]

My daughter got a puppy who was supposed to be 1/4 Great Pyrenees, turned out to be half. She is actually quite good overall, and without any actual training herds the chickens back into their yard if they get out. Where we ran into some trouble is if only one gets out and doesn’t get right back in she gets frustrated, or maybe just tries to play with. They are not that durable though, and one chicken did end up going to see chicken Jesus. That said, the dog, Kenzie, is not prone to trying to leave the yard. However she is very poor at recall and is still very immature and puppy like, and is hyper vigilant. This is a problem with non family, or those who don’t visit often. She follows our grown son around literally harassing him.

[@sdspivey]

Why not just run an insulated wire an inch or so underground to bypass the gate? No tripping needed. I see a gap in the concrete that you could run the wire, then add a little mortar to hold it in place.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Because that would involve significantly more work and the wire being hot all around is also a huge help in keeping critters in *and* out.

[@jaymiller286]

Don’t forget Alaska has the most bald eagles and they can/will attack from the air and take out geese, ducks and chickens.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

I’ve seen my goose go after a heron and an eagle.

[@lindawisner3525]

Just an FYI electric fence can be dangerous if your head touches the wire.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

It’s not *that* electric ;)

[@elijahsanders3547]

Thank you :) I did notice you had a couple geese there, is that a problem as you mentioned?

[@Rudelherz]

As always I loved this, but try out the right breed! Our GSD Husky Mix would never harm children of any sort, much so intruders/predators of any sort! They have a wonderful instinct and are fearless. They know what is to be attacked and what not. Never had to teach him this actually. However I am always there, when there are children around, not so much because of their safety but his😂. Crazy yelling and pulling, trying to ride him etc... I don't want that for him. He is guarding our cats, whenever they get into a fight, he will seperate them. Also they stop instantly when he comes❤ when another cat comes attacking he knows gets after that one, has been chasing away 5 rude intruders (4man1woman) on our property when I forgot to lock the gate and my husband was at work. He also attacked a weird guy coming close to a visiting child at the border of our land, when I stepped in, he still stood between stranger and child facing stranger. And my favorite he ran to stop a toddler running into the close by river when the very pregnant mother couldn't at only 8months of age, still almost a puppy himself. I could go on and on, but getting the right dog will never disappoint, study the breeds and bond with them, they will adapt to your needs and your mindset. Oh and did I mention he never ran away or out of our sight not once in over 5 years now. Can't stop thinking about the geese for the snails in my vegetable garden however, dogs won't help with that😂❤

[@safffff1000]

Goose vs coyote?

[@FreedomFarmFood]

Mine has been very bad lately

[@s-c..]

I may’ve missed this, but does it matter the gender?

[@ladonnaradney3466]

Avian dinosaurs, yep, that should do it!

[@TheRainHarvester]

6:00 a pizzia oven in the farm yard?! Why?

[@EveryPeachInReach]

I dont find geese to be sufficient as guards at all, except perhaps in the case of barn cats, small dogs, and peoole and perhaps hawks. Any hungry predator stacked against a goose will win... geese dont have the equipment to win a fight. They are mostly bluff.

[@AnthonyGarlic-tr9br]

Watch ⌚ out ⌚⭐😉

[@theresabell1358]

I've heard entirely too many horror stories of a "livestock guardian" donkey hauling off and killing the goats they're supposed to protect for me to even ever consider keeping them.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Yup. It’s not a good choice for the inexperienced farmer

[@NevadaGoats]

And, NOT ALL DONKEYS GUARD. Many couldn't care less about other stock or territory. One of my pony mules tried to kill a 6 month old foal I turned out with her mother into the same pasture. Now, that girl would guard! Her full sister a year younger couldn't care less.

[@SilverFlame819]

Not mentioned in the donkey section: They're also known to turn on the herd/flock, even after living with them for years. Jacks will try to breed ewes, and stress/crush them, and all donkeys can kill lambs/kids because they don't recognize the babies as part of "their" flock, and they will kill adult goats and sheep by grabbing them by the neck and shaking them to death/snapping their necks, over bullshit like - they decided they didn't want to share the hay that day. Totally not worth it, no matter how cute they are.

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Not mentioned because there’s an entire video already on my channel about that specific topic ;) Please Don’t Get a Donkey kzbin.info/www/bejne/mIjSY32sjK2JpKM

[@SilverFlame819]

@@AnneofAllTrades Yay, thanks!

[@chezLynn]

Surprised that Anne's presented the geese as though they may be safest around children, because kids would be most in danger from geese, which can break a small child's bones with their wings and can, generally, be downright savage! Too bad a mule wouldn't work for your friend : (

[@KittieriRavynVlogs]

I'm trying to figure out if my husband would notice the difference in egg size in the incubator if I order a couple goose eggs...😅

[@thebonestead]

Anymore info on using the pigs for the pond?

[@AnneofAllTrades]

Morgan and I talk about it in this video ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qnuTlWBmZrGMqcUsi=pLFAWL5zUyzKsmqV

[@thebonestead]

@@AnneofAllTrades thank you!