Egyptian Geese? (pic)

[BellLisamo]

Does anyone have any of these? Are they rare??? I found some that are up for adoption, and I wanted to know a bit about them?
How is their demeanor?

Here is the pic of them

 

[alicefelldown]

Without knowing anything about raising geese - I say a big YES because the images on google are PRETTY!

 

[BellLisamo]

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HAHAHAHAA!!!!!!!!!!!!! I was reading about them, and see they are very mean. But the ones available are babies.... sooooo some imprinting and love...

Maybe I can keep them nice. lol

 

[Cats Critters]

The one book I have that mentions them says their mean and shouldn't be with other birds when brooding. Sorry I can't help you more, I'll try to find where I put the book to find more info.

 

[BellLisamo]

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Yes, I just read that on a wesbite. That wouldn't he hard. I have a pen with a pond, they could be secluded.

They are sooooo pretty and nearly FREE. They are a male and female!

 

[slightlyscrambled]

I love their markings, esp. their face!!

 

[The Friendly Goose]

those are actually a pretty rare breed i believe

 

[usschicago1]

Im not sure but even if there not, theres no better place than being with you!!!!

 

[banter]

I love them! But, it is said they are very aggressive to other waterfowl. I would do some research.

 

[Cats Critters]

Found the book (Storey's Illustrated Guide to Poultry Breeds) the birds match the picture in it. Going to try to shorten the good parts to post:
-Says their eggs are rounder then most bird eggs and where associated with the sun god Ra.
-Says their semi-domesticated birds that should be left to serious fanciers.
-Are among the most aggressive and bad-tempered of all breeds during breeding season, are outlawed to own in Oregon and possible other places due to their invasive and aggressive nature.
-Pairs create strong bond and are good parents, but will attack other birds (even of their own kind) and destroy eggs of other birds.
-Are excellent fliers, so wing clipping is a common chore among those who raise them.
-Also they where first admitted to the APA
I'll try to look though it more to find anything useful.