Just how noisy are geese?

[Pumperkinz]

I’m trying to decide between American Buff (for size, color, and temperament) and Pilgrim (autosexing and temperament), so no worries about Chinese or African!

I have Sebastopols, and they are pretty quiet comparatively. If you keep less then 10 it's less of an issue with neighbors.

I've heard buffs are gentle mostly, and less noisy. What's your end goal with them? (Eggs/Meat or?)

 

[la dee da]

I have Sebastopols, and they are pretty quiet comparatively. If you keep less then 10 it's less of an issue with neighbors.

I've heard buffs are gentle mostly, and less noisy. What's your end goal with them? (Eggs/Meat or?)

Meat, help with the abundant grass, and enjoyment. I have always wanted geese. I don’t need anything fancy, but I’d like something good for the freezer. I’m favoring American Buffs because I love their color, calm personalities, and size, but I worry I won’t be able to tell male from female, even as adults. Roosters are quite distinct from hens, and chickens are the only poultry I have much experience with.

 

[Pumperkinz]

Meat, help with the abundant grass, and enjoyment. I have always wanted geese. I don’t need anything fancy, but I’d like something good for the freezer. I’m favoring American Buffs because I love their color, calm personalities, and size, but I worry I won’t be able to tell male from female, even as adults. Roosters are quite distinct from hens, and chickens are the only poultry I have much experience with.

Ganders you can definitely tell at maturity.

(At least in sebbies the boys start the head rolled back honking when agitated).

Ganders look to be quite bigger in buffs, but I see your worry. If you want easier sexing then pilgrims or cotton patch. You can also look into embdens at hatch you should be able to tell girls from boys pretty easily.