Geese Questions!

[Theeggboxtoo]

I want to get a pair of Pilgrim goslings next spring. I have a few questions

1. Can a goose be nice if raised with another goose?

2. Is Metzer Farms a good place to get them?

3. Do Pilgrims go broody often?

4. Can they eat chicken layer feed like ducks?

5. How deep does their pond need to be?

6. What kind of shelter do they need?

7. Can you eat the babies that they raise?

8. Are their eggs edible?

9. How many eggs does it take to make an omlette?

10. When do they start to lay eggs?

11. How long do they live?

 

[Kevin565]

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20+ years

 

[Theeggboxtoo]

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20+ years

Wow... That's a very long time!

 

[Theeggboxtoo]

Anyone?

 

[RHRanch]

I raise Cotton Patch Geese. I call them the "child safe goose". They are the gentlest of all geese. They are very nice, non-agressive, these guys won't bite. Check out flipflopranch http://www.cottonpatchgeese.com/ , they are one of the biggest breeders and have the original stock from the man that saved the breed. They ship and I can't say enough good things about the ranch.

 

[gryeyes]

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15-20 years, easily.

 

[Theeggboxtoo]

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My mom doesn't want a lot of geese running around, so she said only 2. My mom likes duck meat and wants goose as well... She also said no freeloaders, so their babies will be used for meat.