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For my christmas present I hinted to my bf that I would REALLY love to get some goslings from Holderreads this year...And he said yes!! (Even after I mentioned to him that it could get to be about $250 for what I think I want) And he didn't really give me a limit and so now I just have to decide what I want which is really hard to do barnie I was thinking I would get a pair of the African Dewlap and a pair of Pomeranian...But now Im not so sure...I want about 6 celebrate Now Im thinking of doing A pair of the Pomeranian and an assortment on the other 4...but Im not sure which assortment I should get. If you have gotten an assortment from Holderreads post pics please!!! And tell me what breeds you got! And help me decide!!

O and I have 5 geese as of right now and I LOVE them! love Geese are without a doubt my favorite out of my flock. I have 1 chinese gander, toulouse pair, and a white chinese pair. I have had the toulouse and african ganders since they were a week old. And they are about 4 (almost 5 now) So im kinda wanting to just add to my flock of geese a little. I dont really have a certain breed of goose that I want to breed, they are pretty much just my pets so Im ok with any breed.

eta a pic of Ironman (chinese) and Hulk (toulouse) cause I just love to show them off tongue

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Edited by duck&chickencrazy - 12/4/11 at 3:32pm

Hi I'm Amy  

I started raising birds 6 years ago and I love it. Now I am ADDICTED. Crazy Pullet-The The Enthusiastic One
2 Super Brown Africans) and 13 Welsh Harlequins

I also have 6 goats (2 adults that just had 2 babies each!)

Check out my pics to see my birds :)

 

 

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Hi I'm Amy  

I started raising birds 6 years ago and I love it. Now I am ADDICTED. Crazy Pullet-The The Enthusiastic One
2 Super Brown Africans) and 13 Welsh Harlequins

I also have 6 goats (2 adults that just had 2 babies each!)

Check out my pics to see my birds :)

 

 

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post #2 of 8

Cant help you their as i only have 2 white chinese from mcmurray. But i love geese!!

Flock Consist of 7 Wyandottes 2 Amberlink 1 Speckled Sussex 5 Silkies 2 Pekin Ducks 2 Runner Ducks 2 White Chinese Geese 1 BBB Turkey
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Flock Consist of 7 Wyandottes 2 Amberlink 1 Speckled Sussex 5 Silkies 2 Pekin Ducks 2 Runner Ducks 2 White Chinese Geese 1 BBB Turkey
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post #3 of 8

duck&chickencrazy :

For my christmas present I hinted to my bf that I would REALLY love to get some goslings from Holderreads this year...And he said yes!! (Even after I mentioned to him that it could get to be about $250 for what I think I want) And he didn't really give me a limit and so now I just have to decide what I want which is really hard to do barnie I was thinking I would get a pair of the African Dewlap and a pair of Pomeranian...But now Im not so sure...I want about 6 celebrate Now Im thinking of doing A pair of the Pomeranian and an assortment on the other 4...but Im not sure which assortment I should get. If you have gotten an assortment from Holderreads post pics please!!! And tell me what breeds you got! And help me decide!!

O and I have 5 geese as of right now and I LOVE them! love Geese are without a doubt my favorite out of my flock. I have 1 chinese gander, toulouse pair, and a white chinese pair. I have had the toulouse and african ganders since they were a week old. And they are about 4 (almost 5 now) So im kinda wanting to just add to my flock of geese a little. I dont really have a certain breed of goose that I want to breed, they are pretty much just my pets so Im ok with any breed.

eta a pic of Ironman (chinese) and Hulk (toulouse) cause I just love to show them off tongue

http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/19331_img_0612.jpg
http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/19331_img_2254.jpg


American Buff and Pilgrim are on my list of geese in the future, I have an Emden now but hoping to someday add these 2 breeds to my flock.

Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 23 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma, 7 Black Australorps 16Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

 

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Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 23 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma, 7 Black Australorps 16Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

 

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post #4 of 8

Hi! When I finally get out of my moms house im gonna get two pairs of ice lavender american geese. I think they are beautiful! I also want some dewlaps!

A small flock of ducks (3 welsh harlequins and a rouen) a pair of american geese, a lovely anatiolian shepherd, and 10 ducklings ariving on march 18th!!!!!!

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A small flock of ducks (3 welsh harlequins and a rouen) a pair of american geese, a lovely anatiolian shepherd, and 10 ducklings ariving on march 18th!!!!!!

Come visit the blogs!!!

beforehoneycreekhollow.blogspot.com
honeycreekhollow.blogspot.com
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Originally Posted by Miss Lydia 

duck&chickencrazy :

For my christmas present I hinted to my bf that I would REALLY love to get some goslings from Holderreads this year...And he said yes!! (Even after I mentioned to him that it could get to be about $250 for what I think I want) And he didn't really give me a limit and so now I just have to decide what I want which is really hard to do barnie I was thinking I would get a pair of the African Dewlap and a pair of Pomeranian...But now Im not so sure...I want about 6 celebrate Now Im thinking of doing A pair of the Pomeranian and an assortment on the other 4...but Im not sure which assortment I should get. If you have gotten an assortment from Holderreads post pics please!!! And tell me what breeds you got! And help me decide!!

O and I have 5 geese as of right now and I LOVE them! love Geese are without a doubt my favorite out of my flock. I have 1 chinese gander, toulouse pair, and a white chinese pair. I have had the toulouse and african ganders since they were a week old. And they are about 4 (almost 5 now) So im kinda wanting to just add to my flock of geese a little. I dont really have a certain breed of goose that I want to breed, they are pretty much just my pets so Im ok with any breed.

eta a pic of Ironman (chinese) and Hulk (toulouse) cause I just love to show them off tongue

http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/19331_img_0612.jpg
http://www.backyardchickens.com/forum/uploads/19331_img_2254.jpg


American Buff and Pilgrim are on my list of geese in the future, I have an Emden now but hoping to someday add these 2 breeds to my flock.


Im also getting buffs and pilgrims. But im getting those from metzers big_smile

A small flock of ducks (3 welsh harlequins and a rouen) a pair of american geese, a lovely anatiolian shepherd, and 10 ducklings ariving on march 18th!!!!!!

Come visit the blogs!!!

beforehoneycreekhollow.blogspot.com
honeycreekhollow.blogspot.com
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A small flock of ducks (3 welsh harlequins and a rouen) a pair of american geese, a lovely anatiolian shepherd, and 10 ducklings ariving on march 18th!!!!!!

Come visit the blogs!!!

beforehoneycreekhollow.blogspot.com
honeycreekhollow.blogspot.com
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post #6 of 8

I got 8 fancy assorted from Holderreads last year and they have been wonderful. They all grew out as expected. My Embdens are huge, the American pair and two buff Africans went to a new home and while very chatty were favorites. The Blue American is as sweet as can be.  The tufted Roman was a nice girl too, but is the guest of honor at the end of the month. I have 10 more coming in April for my kids to raise. You can't go wrong with anything from Holderreads.


Edited by BirdBrain - 12/14/11 at 11:24pm
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There are always two sides to a story and the truth runs somewhere down the middle.
Nobody loses anything by being polite but there are a lot of people who are afraid to take the risk.
In God's economy, the budget always balances.
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post #7 of 8

If I was fortunate enough to live in the States I'd be knocking on the door of Holderreads for more Dewlap Toulouse.  We think our original male is a fantastic bird but he's getting old now hmm

Pete wink

HELLO FROM ENGLAND
Keeping; Exhibition Dewlap Toulouse (Grey & Buff), Buff Africans, Sebastopols, Rheas & Parrots.

 

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HELLO FROM ENGLAND
Keeping; Exhibition Dewlap Toulouse (Grey & Buff), Buff Africans, Sebastopols, Rheas & Parrots.

 

NEW PICTURE ALBUMS ADDED.
 

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post #8 of 8

Wow. Both Hulk and Ironman are gorgeous! Congratulations and good luck with whatever breed you get: Considering the source of your new birds I am sure they will be wonderful.

I only  have a pair of Pomeranians, but they are wonderful and hardly aggressive at all: Aside from posturing and hissing. lol Until they began breeding they barely touched the food I provided and have proven to be very good hawk protection and crowd control (break up and rooster or drake squabbles anywhere around the pond).

Mom to 3 human children, 2 golden retrievers, 1 cat, 3 goats, 1 horse, 100+ chickens (Ameraucanas, BCM, Dark Cornish, BR, Orpingtons, Easter Eggers, RIR, & GNH), 19 ducks (runner, pekin, khaki, cayuga, silver appleyard, welsh harlequin), 14 Buff Saddleback Pomeranian & 2 Toulouse Geese, 13 turkeys, 3 guinea fowl, 4 guinea pigs, & a Senegal parrot.

 

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Mom to 3 human children, 2 golden retrievers, 1 cat, 3 goats, 1 horse, 100+ chickens (Ameraucanas, BCM, Dark Cornish, BR, Orpingtons, Easter Eggers, RIR, & GNH), 19 ducks (runner, pekin, khaki, cayuga, silver appleyard, welsh harlequin), 14 Buff Saddleback Pomeranian & 2 Toulouse Geese, 13 turkeys, 3 guinea fowl, 4 guinea pigs, & a Senegal parrot.

 

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