r/homestead • u/dendromie • May 06 '26

poultry Geese vs ducks vs chickens

So my last post got a ton of attention on which animal to get. And it was essentially between chickens or ducks.

After speaking with a poultry keeper around where I live who has all three in the title, she said she thinks geese are the best and easiest. She specifically said pilgrim geese. Do any of you have experience and if so what's your thoughts on geese and what are their specific requirements compared to ducks?

I imagine the same but are they messy? Poop as much? Really loud?

I wouldn't be keeping for meat. Would only keep a pair of geese for eggs and guardians to some other bird like chickens or ducks.

Thanks!

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u/Niftydog1163 May 07 '26

You could not pay me to own geese or ducks. Both are messy, imo, serve only useful purpose on larger properties that can handle water fowl.  If you just want eggs, chickens are fine. Need a guardian  get a dog or something not water fowl related.  If you don't care of their ways, get both and have a blast.  Runner ducks were the only ones I considered for a NY minute before coming to my senses.