Looking For Geese

[ryangv]

Hey everyone,

I am looking to get a pet goose this upcoming breeding season. I know it is early, but I want to be prepared so I don't miss the small window.

I live in San Diego, and this would be a house pet (wear diapers and everything). I have my heart set on a Chinese goose, prefferebly a brown one. I have read alot about geese and their mannerisms, but could you guys give me some advice?

And since he will mainly be living indoors, he deffinetly needs to be imprinted on me. So I was hoping to to find a breeder here in San Diego county (I'll drive to get it, but I deffinetly want to be the first thing it sees). So do any of you guys know any good breeders here in SD county? I know you can order them off websites like efowl, but I would be afraid it wouldn't imprint on me or it would be harmed while shipping.

Any info or breeder information you have would be great.

Thanks!

 

[Kevin565]

. If your looking for a pet I wouldn't go with Chinese geese. I'd go with a calmer breed like Buffs or Sebbies.I've had Chinese geese and they have all been extremely loud and aggressive.

 

[ryangv]

A lot of people have told me that. Yet the ones I hang out with (the lake I always go to) are always the nicest ones there. That's deffinetly something to consider, thanks!

Do you know anything about toulouse mannerisms?

 

[Poultry Couture]

My brown Chinese goose lived inside with me for a long time! He wore diapers and would follow me around! Yes, he was a male, but was NEVER aggressive towards anyone and would play With my dog

 

[CelticOaksFarm]

geese are grazers and 90% of their diet should be grazing outside on grass. they also NEED water to eat, and need to bath to keep their feathers in good shape. Taking a goose outside for a walk for an hour or two a day isnt an appropriate life. Geese are social and should be with another goose not kept alone.

 

[Poultry Couture]

Mine had a kiddie pool and a dog run he could go into with grass.

 

[Going Bhonkers]

I live in San Diego, and this would be a house pet (wear diapers and everything). I have my heart set on a Chinese goose, prefferebly a brown one. I have read alot about geese and their mannerisms, but could you guys give me some advice?

I agree with the advice that an "outside" goose is a happier one.

And since he will mainly be living indoors, he deffinetly needs to be imprinted on me. So I was hoping to to find a breeder here in San Diego county (I'll drive to get it, but I deffinetly want to be the first thing it sees). So do any of you guys know any good breeders here in SD county? I know you can order them off websites like efowl, but I would be afraid it wouldn't imprint on me or it would be harmed while shipping. From my experience, you dont have to be literally be "the first thing it sees" for a gosling to imprint on you. I got mine when they were a week old, and they still imprinted on us, bit it IS true that the earlier you get them, the better. Also consider that geese are social animals, and it would be preferable to have two geese as opposed to just one (doesnt have to be a Male- Female pair either). Having a "house goose" is possible though, but just factor in how much time you'll be away from home - work, or other commitments- and whether you'll have to leave your goose alone for extended periods, because if that's the case, you may want to consider a different type of pet. Goslings in diapers are hard work, from what I've read! You'll find that this forum is really helpful, and since it is early, as you mentioned, read up on as much as you can! (you'll also find that the Advanced Search option at the top is your friend

) I suggest you send a private message to BYC user The goose girl as she has raised indoor geese and may be able to give you some input.

Any info or breeder information you have would be great. There's a 2013 Waterfowl Breeder directory up here somewhere, but I dont remember seeing anyone from California, at least not yet. You may also want to check in the "Buy, Sell, Trade" section, I think you can also post "wanted" ads. And, you might also want to check your local Craigslist, as sometimes local breeders will post there - but do your homework on those, as they may not be "breeders of quality" and may just have a backyard flock. Good luck!