geese-breeds Archives - Backyard Poultry

Legacy of the Cotton Patch Goose

February 2, 2023 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Geese

Cotton patch goose, A landrace breed developed in the Southern U.S., is a domestic goose, egg layers, and self-sexing bird.

All About Light and Ornamental Goose Breeds

July 11, 2022 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Poultry 101

This article covers light goose breeds, as classified by the American Poultry Association’s Standard of Perfection. In addition to two domestic goose breeds, the light goose breed class includes the wild Canada goose and the Egyptian goose, which is not a true goose at all.

10 Reasons to Consider Raising Geese

July 9, 2022 · Gail Damerow · Geese, Poultry 101

From their tasty eggs and meat to their weeding ability, here are ten reasons to consider raising geese in your backyard.

Geese Breeds: Which Ones Are Best for You?

August 13, 2021 · Angela Ferraro-Fanning · Poultry 101

Find out which breed of goose is right for your goals.

Guard Geese for Chickens and Ducks

March 14, 2019 · Angela Ferraro-Fanning · Poultry 101

Guard geese for chickens are naturally loud alarms and don’t require any training to protect as long as they are raised properly.

Raising Pilgrim Geese

March 14, 2019 · Backyard Poultry Contributor · Geese, Members Only, Poultry 101

Learn from an expert hatcher as he explains the benefits and basics of Pilgrim Geese through his own experiences.

Breed Profile: Pilgrim Goose

March 14, 2019 · Tamsin Cooper · Geese, Poultry 101

The Pilgrim goose is a hardy, auto-sexing breed with excellent foraging and mothering skills that makes an excellent dual-purpose breed for homestead produce and pasture maintenance.