Breed Advice

[ColtHandorf]

I think so. I ended up with two Blue ganders so we're going to cross them to a buff hen this year.

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I think so. I ended up with two Blue ganders so we're going to cross them to a buff hen this year.

I'd love to see how that goes. Do you have a thread about them to follow?

 

[ColtHandorf]

Not really, but kinda. I'll probably resurrect the thread on genetics when I put them in to breed. I can tag you in it now. lol

 

[Aunt Angus]

I'm thinking about adding a couple of geese to my flock. Glad I found this thread. I'm leaning buff or toulouse. I think the toulouse with the large dewlap are the cutest thing ever, but they're pricey. Who knew a flap of skin would cost so much - lol!

Thanks for sharing your experiences, everyone! Super helpful!

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I'm thinking about adding a couple of geese to my flock. Glad I found this thread. I'm leaning buff or toulouse. I think the toulouse with the large dewlap are the cutest thing ever, but they're pricey. Who knew a flap of skin would cost so much - lol!

Thanks for sharing your experiences, everyone! Super helpful!

I've only had the buff and pilgrims, and this past year 3 mixed. The buff have been really nice geese. The pilgrims have been vaguely aggressive with my other birds, and have killed a few chickens they managed to corner. I thought it was just the gander, but I've seen the females being the aggressors.

I like the look of the larger birds too, but wonder about their health and abilities to get around. There's also that increased price tag for them too.

Geese are definitely a different kind of bird. I'm enjoying them mostly until breeding season, than it's a noisy few months before they all calm down and become nice birds to have a talk with again.