Pilgrim or Buff?

[beccaWA]

I've never raised geese, (just ducks/chickens/turkeys) but would like get some for a pasture/orchard situation. I live on one acre, and plan on putting in some fruit trees and overseeding the sparse pasture in the back. I want a more docile goose, thus the choice between the Buff and Pilgrim. I've heard Pilgrim CAN be aggressive, but they lay better than Buffs. I think both are about equal in weeding?

Recommendations from you goose owners?

Thanks!

 

[JacinLarkwell]

I personally like buffs more. My friend has a pilgrim named GusGus and he's an A**H. Plus I think Buffs are prettier

 

[ColtHandorf]

I'd vote Buffs as well. Mine are fairly well behaved. My friend's Pilgrims regularly kill birds...

 

[oldhenlikesdogs]

I vote buff as well. My pilgrims are more aggressive toward other birds, and my dogs. I personally wouldn't get them again.

 

[Sierra G]

I'm not sure where or not this is a consideration for you, but Pilgrims have a hatch rate of about 55% and Buffs are above 85%. If they're just for you to enjoy I'd recommend buffs. If you want to sell eggs or goslings pilgrims might sell better, but buffs will be easier to hatch successfully.