Did Romans Use Geese as Guards?

Guard geese have been used throughout history, and in modern times. In ancient Rome, geese are credited by the historian Livy for giving the alarm when Gauls invaded (see Battle of the Allia). On modern farms, geese are said to be good deterrents to predators of other domestic fowl, and against snakes.

Are geese good guard dogs?

Geese are extremely territorial birds, and will make a fearful racket when threatened. They also have incredible hearing and, in common with most birds, razor sharp eyesight, making them more effective than even dogs at spotting unwelcome intruders.

Can geese be used for security?

Geese can make excellent "watchdogs" or guards. In fact, geese are used to guard businesses such as whiskey warehouses in Scotland and military facilities in Europe. ... A flock of geese may be an unusual method of home security, but they can be effective without any special training.