Good breeds for layers and roasters?

[ben-marko]

I want to get a large goose breed, one that would make for a good layer and also would be a good meat for smoking. Does anyone have any recommendations? I was thinking about Toulouse.

 

[FoodFreedomNow]

Here are a couple of resources that you may find helpful:

• The Livestock Conservancy's Quick Reference Guide to Heritage Geese
• Murray McMurray Hatchery's blog post on Raising Geese for Meat