Prior to moving the goslings from their brooder (see Keeping Geese Part 1 and Keeping Geese Part 2) out into the orchard, we gave some careful thought to fencing arrangements. Our initial plan was to allow the geese to free-range and not to worry about fencing but, after further consideration, we decided this wasn’t an…
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Keeping Geese Part 2: A Rustic Wooden Brooder, Garden Adventures and Bath Tub Swimming Lessons
Following our decision to keep geese (see Keeping Geese Part 1), we prepared carefully for the arrival of the goslings. We read up on the finer details of goose keeping (Keeping Geese by Chris Ashton was our go-to book). And we made sure that we had all of the equipment and feed we needed:
Keeping Geese Part 1: A Rickety Lawnmower, a Buttercup Meadow and a Shoebox of Goslings
We inherited an old, ride-on lawnmower with our cottage to help us manage the grass in the orchard and paddock. A temperamental, somewhat rickety machine, it regularly conked out mid-mow and refused to restart without a lengthy rest period and some careful engine tinkering. Keeping the grass in check soon became a full time job…