Geese

Geese have many purposes from eggs production to exhibition. Geese are also known to be amazing guard animals. Geese will alert to intruders or if they feel they are in danger. Some breeds of geese are kept to help preserve the genetic diversity and prevent the extinction of specific goose breeds.

African

African Geese are a large breed goose. They are often used as meat birds. Their meat is lean and superior in taste to other goose varieties. Did you know that their knob can take 2-3 years to fully develop.

Purpose: Meat & egg production and pest control.

Egg Production: 40 eggs per year

Egg Color: White

Egg Size: X- Large

Temperament: Vocal, some males can be aggressive

Size: 16-22 lbs


Brown Chinese

Chinese geese are descendants of the wild swan goose. They are bred primarily for ornamental purposes They are perfect for alarming to intruders or when they feel threatened.

Purpose: Dual Purpose

Egg Production:40-50 eggs per year

Egg Color: White

Egg Size: Large

Temperament: Vocal

Size: 9-10.5 lbs

Super African

Although similar to African Geese, Super African are larger and more vocal. They are often used as meat birds. Their meat is lean and superior in taste to other goose varieties. Super African make awesome guard animals

Purpose: Meat production, pest control, and guard animals

Egg Production: 20-30 eggs per year

Egg Color: White

Egg Size: X- Large

Temperament: Vocal, some males can be aggressive

Size: 16-20 lbs

White Chinese

Chinese geese are descendants of the wild swan goose. Unlike Brown Chinese, White Chinese geese are slightly larger. They are bred primarily for ornamental purposes They are perfect for alarming to intruders or when they feel threatened.

Purpose: Dual Purpose

Egg Production:40-55 eggs per year

Egg Color: White

Egg Size: Large

Temperament: Vocal

Size: 10-15 lbs

Tufted Roman

Tufted Roman geese are medium in size. They are a calm and friendly goose breed that make good pets. Tufted Roman geese are considered a dual- purpose breed.

Purpose: Dual, Ornamental, Egg and Meat production.

Egg Production: 20-30 eggs per year

Egg Color: White

Egg Size: Large

Temperament: Calm

Size: 11.5-14 lbs

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