Interested in geese

[Forgotten Times]

Question: do geese lay eggs daily like chickens?

 

[Pyxis]

They do not. They are seasonal layers and lay only during their breeding season, which is usually early to late spring.

 

[Forgotten Times]

Am I wrong by assuming that they lay in spring and if so how long do they lay

 

[Percheron chick]

Usually March to June. Depending upon breed it might be 20-80 in the season. They will lay every 2-3 days.

 

[pomnovice]

If you're looking for eggs, I'd recommend ducks. I think they have a longer laying season, and they lay a bit more than chickens, as I've heard? Their eggs are also larger, and some people swear tastier/less allergenic.

 

[Forgotten Times]

Is there a better or worse breed for duck egg production

 

[pomnovice]

Is there a better or worse breed for duck egg production

Absolutely. Specialised breeds such as the white layer duck lay over 300 per year on average.

 

[Pyxis]

Is there a better or worse breed for duck egg production

Some are definitely better for laying. There are hybrids like golden 300s made to lay a lot of eggs. Then you also have heritage breeds like Welsh Harlequins and Indian Runners that lay well if you want to stick to a real breed and not a hybrid.