Aim for 1/4 acre per 2-4 geese for grazing

Provide roughly 1/4 acre (about 1,000 square meters) of quality pasture for every 2 to 4 geese. This allows the flock to forage for a significant portion of their diet, reducing feed costs by up to 70% during peak growing season.

Why It Works

Geese are efficient grazers that prefer short grass (2-4 inches). A quarter-acre gives 2-4 birds enough vegetation to graze without stripping the ground bare, maintaining root systems and allowing regrowth between rotations.

Tips

• Divide the area into 2-3 paddocks and rotate every 2-3 weeks to prevent overgrazing
• Seed with goose-friendly grasses like perennial ryegrass, clover, or Kentucky bluegrass
• Adjust stocking density downward in winter or drought when pasture growth slows