Geese

forgop · 03-28-2010, 12:59 PM

So, I just bought a house that my back yard butts up against a pond. I will fence in the back yard and because of my dogs being outside, I'm not worried about them in the yard itself. There is a stretch of 20' easement that is "community property" from my understanding and maintained by the HOA, but when I go fishing, I'd like there to be as little goose droppings back there. I've already seen one nested up by a concrete bench in that 20' zone that the last thing I want to deal with is a protective goose of its nest while I'm back there. Is there anything I can do to make my back yard as unpleasing to them as possible?

captain53 · 03-28-2010, 01:05 PM

I have a well trained Labrador Retriever and a 12 Gauge, just give me the address and I will make it very undesirable for them next season!

forgop · 03-28-2010, 01:15 PM

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Originally Posted by captain53

I have a well trained Labrador Retriever and a 12 Gauge, just give me the address and I will make it very undesirable for them next season!

Unfortunately, a gun isn't a valid option. If I lived in the country, I wouldn't be asking for other alternatives than lead poisoning.

03-28-2010, 01:19 PM

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Smokin Gator · 03-28-2010, 01:23 PM

I would use a BB gun and just pop 'em a little to run 'em off!!

Gonesledn · 03-28-2010, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Smokin Gator

I would use a BB gun and just pop 'em a little to run 'em off!!

i tried that with a squirrel..... but the BB went into is eye and came out its lower jaw. he wasnt runnin off. lol

Rabidsquirrel · 03-28-2010, 01:28 PM

I'd consider bringing up the idea of getting a pair of swans to the HOA. Not much will **** with a mating pair of swans.

Other than that, I've seen a 'dog' painted onto a piece of plywood work.

replicant_argent · 03-28-2010, 05:51 PM

A wrist rocket and some shot works well.
It takes a bit of learning for them, but they will go away.
I have a pair that showed up this weekend on my "beach."
They will need some coaxing.

Razorhog · 03-28-2010, 06:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Rabidsquirrel

Other than that, I've seen a 'dog' painted onto a piece of plywood work.

There is a pond at the hospital where my wife is currently residing. They have a fake wolf out there and the mother goose put her nest 15 feet from it! It is pretty realistic - scared the **** outta me the first time I walked up on it.

hotreds · 03-28-2010, 06:25 PM

Geese can be very nasty! I've heard that you can buy a "dead goose" decoy to put into ponds that keeps the rest of the gang away.

Bruins Fan · 03-28-2010, 06:30 PM

Libby and I work cheap

forgop · 03-28-2010, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by hotreds

Geese can be very nasty! I've heard that you can buy a "dead goose" decoy to put into ponds that keeps the rest of the gang away.

A goose isn't something I'd really want to mess with unless I had a gun. I guess one attacked my FIL a couple of years ago and he was told they couldn't kill it.

03-28-2010, 12:59 PM	#1
forgop Not a puffer Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Duane Location: Indianapolis, IN Posts: 2,869 Trading: (40)	Geese So, I just bought a house that my back yard butts up against a pond. I will fence in the back yard and because of my dogs being outside, I'm not worried about them in the yard itself. There is a stretch of 20' easement that is "community property" from my understanding and maintained by the HOA, but when I go fishing, I'd like there to be as little goose droppings back there. I've already seen one nested up by a concrete bench in that 20' zone that the last thing I want to deal with is a protective goose of its nest while I'm back there. Is there anything I can do to make my back yard as unpleasing to them as possible?

03-28-2010, 01:05 PM	#2
captain53 Have My Own Room Join Date: Jul 2009 First Name: Dave Location: Lake of the Ozarks & Austin, TX Posts: 1,333 Trading: (3)	Re: Geese I have a well trained Labrador Retriever and a 12 Gauge, just give me the address and I will make it very undesirable for them next season!

03-28-2010, 01:19 PM	#4
Cigary Guest Posts: n/a	Re: Geese Try this Duane... Get rid of geese with BioDefend's natural Goose Repellent. Our goose control product uses offensive smells and tastes to effectively and safely repel geese and other birds from your yard and garden. Our goose control product contains Extendex, a proprietary formula that magnifies the repelling process and keeps geese away from treated areas for up to 90 days. Our geese repellent is Effective - has a 100% money back guarantee Easy to use - available in a ready to use repellent spray Long lasting - repel birds and geese for up to 90 days Environmentally friendly and biodegradable Child and pet safe A cruelty free pest control that doesn't harm the geese

03-28-2010, 01:23 PM	#5
Smokin Gator Just plain insane! Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: The Swamp Posts: 6,237 Trading: (106)	Re: Geese I would use a BB gun and just pop 'em a little to run 'em off!! __________________ Check out the Cigar Asylum Newbie Sampler Trade

03-28-2010, 01:28 PM	#7
Rabidsquirrel Moderately Confused Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Pennsylvania, US Posts: 576 Trading: (5)	Re: Geese I'd consider bringing up the idea of getting a pair of swans to the HOA. Not much will **** with a mating pair of swans. Other than that, I've seen a 'dog' painted onto a piece of plywood work.

03-28-2010, 05:51 PM	#8
replicant_argent Gravy Boat Winnah. Join Date: Oct 2008 First Name: Pete Location: my attorney has advised against giving this information to insane people Posts: 5,326 Trading: (22)	Re: Geese A wrist rocket and some shot works well. It takes a bit of learning for them, but they will go away. I have a pair that showed up this weekend on my "beach." They will need some coaxing. __________________ www.stogietorch.com Some days call for a stiff Pomade.

03-28-2010, 06:25 PM	#10
hotreds Ephesians 2:8 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: 5 miles past "Resume Speed" Posts: 11,658 Trading: (63)	Re: Geese Geese can be very nasty! I've heard that you can buy a "dead goose" decoy to put into ponds that keeps the rest of the gang away. __________________ God loves you so much, that he made you read this, just to let you know.

03-28-2010, 06:30 PM	#11
Bruins Fan Hooper drives the boat. Join Date: May 2009 First Name: John Location: Cape Cod Posts: 1,359 Trading: (0)	Re: Geese Libby and I work cheap __________________ Here's to swimmin' with bow-legged women.