Add to Favorites By Kirsten Lie-Nielsen, Maine If you are thinking about a gaggle of geese, first consider the purposes they will serve on your farm. The practical applications of …
Read MoreAdd to Favorites Geese breeds have been employed on the farm for centuries. They are kept for a myriad of reasons; lawn maintenance and weed control, meat and spring egg …
Read MoreAdd to Favorites By Christine Heinrichs – This article will explore medium goose breeds, as classified by the American Poultry Association. The five recognized medium goose breeds range from 13 to 17 …
Read MoreAdd to Favorites Our backyard flocks quickly find their way into our hearts. I can remember clearly the first time I lost my Cayuga duck, Marigold, to a hawk attack. …
Read MoreAdd to Favorites Most domestic goose breeds have been developed primarily to raise for meat, although some are bred with emphasis on ornamental attributes, such as curly feathers or head …
Read MorePastured poultry is nothing new. In fact, it’s a reversion to the original way people approached raising geese, ducks, and chickens.
Read MoreBreed spotlight on heavy goose breeds the Embden, African, and Toulouse. The American Poultry Association separates goose breeds into three classes for exhibition purposes: heavy, medium, and light.
Read MoreAdd to Favorites By Kirsten Lie-Nielsen, Maine — If you are a backyard farmer considering poultry but think that geese are disruptive and overly aggressive, think again. While it is true …
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