The African and Chinese goose thread!!

[Poultrybonkers]

Oh okay. Isn't a surprise like that hard to plan for? So you could get 50 geese?

Never seen anyone get that many geese. Lol someone once requested bantams and got half a box full ill be happy with two geese,ducks,turkeys or 20 guineas. Lol

 

[jwlpoultry]

Barb and bob rocks????? I hope you get some ducklings! What is the cackle surprise box?

Since these are roos they cant have a girls name aka barb. So there bob. And a suprise box is just that....I dont know whats in it. But theres usually 40-50 birds could be chickens,guineas,ducks,geese,bantams etc. i requested other fowl besides chickens though.

I dont see this listed on their site is it special?

 

[Small Farm]

Anybody have any Africans that went broody often, any who hatched goslings? What about White Chinese? I want to hear from you!!!

 

[Poultrybonkers]

I dont see this listed on their site is it special?

http://www.cacklehatchery.com/hatchery-surprise.html

 

[NathanZee]

Never seen anyone get that many geese. Lol someone once requested bantams and got half a box full ill be happy with two geese,ducks,turkeys or 20 guineas. Lol

That would be a little overwhelming to get that many! Are you going to keep whatever you get or sell most of them off?

 

[Poultrybonkers]

That would be a little overwhelming to get that many! Are you going to keep whatever you get or sell most of them off?

It depends on what I get. .

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

Are Africans or White Chinese the best broodies?

I had african several years ago, and they were great broodies. No gander at that time, so I cant report on hatch rates. I have white and brown Chinese, Embden and American Buff. My Chinese are the best mothers of the 3 breeds, but are also more mature.
Honestly, I think breed has some to do with it, and the line of birds you get also (the breeder or hatchery) Some hatchery will breed towards egg production, and a breeder wants to stay more with heritage SOP. Its all in the goal the person has in mind.

 

[RayRanae]

I love these posts! We have had 3 African geese and unfortunately a predator got our 2 ganders.

Does anyone know of any local breeders in the Spokane, Wa area? We have been looking at North 40 & they were strong and healthy last year but learned they get their birds from Privett. I looked them up online and they haven't gotten very good reviews. Maybe a local breeder?

I'm sorry if I am posting this in the wrong section. I am brand new to BYC and just learning the ropes. I absolutely love this site and have learned so much from all the commentaries about chickiens, turkey's, ducks and geese. (We have a zoo!)

Thank you for your help! And any tips would be appreciated

Rachel

 

[Chaneys Ranch]

I love these posts! We have had 3 African geese and unfortunately a predator got our 2 ganders.

Does anyone know of any local breeders in the Spokane, Wa area? We have been looking at North 40 & they were strong and healthy last year but learned they get their birds from Privett. I looked them up online and they haven't gotten very good reviews. Maybe a local breeder?

I'm sorry if I am posting this in the wrong section. I am brand new to BYC and just learning the ropes. I absolutely love this site and have learned so much from all the commentaries about chickiens, turkey's, ducks and geese. (We have a zoo!)

Thank you for your help! And any tips would be appreciated

Rachel

Welcome to BYC! Sorry I cant help. I am over in Indiana.

 

[Poultrybonkers]

How common is it for a white chinese goose to go broody? Or do they never go broody? My goose laid an egg left the nest and now is back on her nest so I gave her the other 4 eggs I was collecting back and she moved them under her was wondering if they can go broody or no.