Move over pink flamingos, there’s a new lawn ornament in town.
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What Is a Porch Goose?
The first official porch goose originated from a product line cleverly titled “Gaggleville”.
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Looking to add a bit of whimsy to your front door or gift the ultimate housewarming present?
The feathered friend can be purchased through Amazon and Miles Kimball.
The History Behind Porch Geese
The porch goose has been around longer than you might think.
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In the 1980s, the first ornamental goose sat perched on one Midwestern trendsetter’s porch.
But why a goose?
Similar to owl statues or scarecrows, farmers relied on this bird for protection against crop predators.
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Because geese aren’t afraid to honk, these long-necked waterfowl got upgraded to guard status.
Now, cement geese greet (rather than scare) guests.
And with the holidays around the corner, it’s the perfect time for holiday embellishments.
Below, we’ve highlighted wardrobe must-haves for your winged friend.
Halloween
Geese can trick-or-treat, too.
Or transform your lawn ornament into a goose-sized candy corn.
For extra spookiness, give visitors goosebumps with a Bride of Frankenstein costume.
TheseHalloween costumescan be made at home, too!
Find an old sheet or add some whiskers and cat ears to get your goose in the Halloween spirit.
Thanksgiving
Give your goose a harvest look with a colorful turkey tail and wattle.
Or transform your bird into a dependable red-nosed reindeer.
Honorable mention: The Christmas tree costume with a gold tree topper for the goose’s head.
