Cotton Patch geese ?

[loftkeeper10]

Iwent to a mans house a year ago were he had what i called pilgram geese there But he called them cotton patch geese a hertiage breed never had heard of them before they look like pilgrams.I would like to know if anyone has knownledge of this breed of geese.

 

[crazy cat lady]

I myself have never heard of them. But, I just did a google search and yes, there is such a breed of goose called cotton patch. They are used to weed cotton, corn and soy fields.

 

[BantyHugger]

I just read a book that was written during the depression that mentioned them. All it said was that they were good for weeding fields but not gardens and they would eat your garden vegetables if you don't stop them.

 

[Cottage Rose]

You might want to read the article on CP Geese
by the man who rescued the breed from obscurity,
Dr. Tom Walker.
His email addy is on the same page.
He does breed and ship CP day olds.

http://thewaterfowlplace.webs.com/educationalarticles.htm

 

[OzarkCountryGirl]

Dr. Tom's geese are beautiful. It would be nice to have a pair...or two.

Have to get more land fenced first, though.

 

[SFIcelandics]

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They are wondererful geese. I have 5 pair of Solids now, getting 5 pair of saddleback this spring.

Nate

 

[goosedragon]

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Link not working for me. I get a page not found screen from "webs" I read and saved a article of his that was published in the ALBC newsletter. The breed was not obscure in various southern areas, he just introduced the breed nationally. Not knocking, the breed could have easily died off as the old farmers that kept them died off. A few people were very happy to have their birds receive such attention. Just about any of the light breeds can be 'weeder' geese. CP are a landrace breed that were favored and kept for weeding.

 

[txcarl1258]

I know that Greenfire farms has them. I am not sure of their prices, but here is the link: www.greenfirefarms.com

 

[SFIcelandics]

I also have cotton patch geese - goslings are booking fast for 2011.

Nate

 

[Puddle Foot Farm]

We have cotton patch geese, and will be taking in a number of Tom Walker's top breeding pairs after next breeding season. If you PM me, I can provide you a lot of information on them.

Chelsea