African geese for sale

We do not ship nor sell goose eggs as noted on our price list. We only sell limited day-old goslings and they are picked up at our farm gate when we have them available. Guard Geese: Guard geese are domesticated geese used as guard animals for farms and personal land, african geese for sale.

African geese are similar to Chinese geese in that they are a bit noisier than other breeds. They are a beautiful goose and are very active foragers. They are good egg producers with above average fertility. Optional Vaccination's are preformed at the hatchery. GroGel and Vitamin packs may be shipped with the birds or shipped separately before your birds arrive.

African geese for sale

It was introduced into Europe in the late s and into the USA in the mid s. The original Lion Head breed of goose in China is the same shape and coloration as our African geese. How these geese from China got the name African has always been puzzling. Apparently, it was usual to apply the term "Guinea" to anything foreign and of uncertain origin. As Guinea is off the coast of Africa, it appears the African goose got its name in a similar way. In northern climates, it is recommended the African geese be provided shelter as their knobs have a tendency to become frostbitten if not given sufficient protection from the cold. If the knob is frostbit, spots may turn orange but then the knob returns to black once the tissue is completely healed the following year. African geese are similar to Chinese geese in that they are a bit noisier than other breeds. They are a beautiful goose and are very active foragers. They are good egg producers with above average fertility. Our African are midsized between these two and are a very common goose.

Class: Heavy.

African Geese are a dignified looking breed and attract a great deal of attention with the large black knob on their head and dark stripe down the back of their neck. These geese are not as heavy as a Toulouse or White Embden , but they mature early. They are also used for crossing with the heavier breeds of geese. African Geese may or may not have a dewlap, and will average pounds. This breed may be available for future dates. The table below shows availability for the next several weeks. Click here to show all hatch dates for this season.

It was introduced into Europe in the late s and into the USA in the mid s. The original Lion Head breed of goose in China is the same shape and coloration as our African geese. How these geese from China got the name African has always been puzzling. Apparently, it was usual to apply the term "Guinea" to anything foreign and of uncertain origin. As Guinea is off the coast of Africa, it appears the African goose got its name in a similar way. In northern climates, it is recommended the African geese be provided shelter as their knobs have a tendency to become frostbitten if not given sufficient protection from the cold. If the knob is frostbit, spots may turn orange but then the knob returns to black once the tissue is completely healed the following year.

African geese for sale

African geese are similar to Chinese geese in that they are a bit noisier than other breeds. They are a beautiful goose and are very active foragers. They are good egg producers with above average fertility. Optional Vaccination's are preformed at the hatchery. GroGel and Vitamin packs may be shipped with the birds or shipped separately before your birds arrive. We suggest notifying your post office to let them know you are expecting an order of live animals.

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Baby poultry may carry germs that can make people very sick. In our instance we were able to raise them in a brooder inside our home so they think we are part of their flock. Water Area: Waterfowl are messy with their water and for this it is best to make a wire platform on which the waterer can sit on. I am looking for the african with dewlap. Abundance Rare. Good handling of all livestock requires quiet determination. Angel wing may be corrected. This unique formula of proteins, peptides, amino acids, carbohydrates, fats, vitamins, and probiotic bacteria is formulated for day old poultry to improve the chick health. However, not a single one of the geese we received have dewlaps. It is important to make sure your brooder space is clean and disinfected prior to using it, especially if poultry have been kept there before. My 3 babies arrived this morning.

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Feathering in nicely at this point and are larger than my ducks already. If you still aren't sold, check out my TikTok AllThingsHomestead where I post her and the rest of our flock regularly. Send Your Question Cancel. What is the breeding season for African geese? Sexed Birds: If you ordered sexed birds there will be a colored rubber band on the leg to distinguish the sex and breed. Good handling of all livestock requires quiet determination. If caught at a young age and the feeding is changed such as adding more greens and low protein grains. The platform should be large enough to extend at least 6" out from the edge of the waterer for the babies. Large breeds of geese generally mate best in pairs and trios. Email Address. I was so on the fence about getting a goose. But after researching I decided if it would keep out ducks and chickens safe I was open to the idea. July 27, Please get one! Angel wing may be corrected. We also lock our waterfowl up in an enclosed pen at night with wind protection to protect them from predators.