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The price of geese have skyrocketed like everything else. https://meyerhatchery.com/products/Brown-Chinese-Day-Old-Goslings-p189469110 for example....

@Finnie I'll ask around, beautiful babies!

Comets are a huge layer and at 2 years about. At that point they are stew hens or keep them as pets. Im so sorry the hatchery didn't explain this to you. i love them too but when laying stops its time.

We have Hereford now and I'll say this..Everyone is about Angus cattle. I've seen too much injury and even the calves Angus are aggressive. Love my Herefords 100% and I'm so glad they are gentile

Comet are very high egg producer for about 2 years. Love your plans! When I mention Jersey I mean milk cows sorry.

So guys, whats your favorite birds? Is it chickens, turkeys, guinea fowl, pheasant, ducks , geese, swans, peafowl, Emu, Ostrich or even quail?!? I'll start! :caf What birds were your #1 favorite? Geese! Most of my life. Runner up, Muscovy duck & true Mallards. What have you kept? I've had all...

I am so sorry :hit Welcome to our thread! :frow I am a 3rd generatiion "goose mom" Could not be with out a flock. Yes the did, he is still looking for Scovy hens, ducklings or hatching eggs. He's gorgeous and yes thats a "hatchery African" my Big Boy aka BB looks identical.

Lot of good questions to ask. 7 month are at that hard to sex point. They actually take about a year to be matured but... Taller, longer legs, higher voices more abrupt front of the flock mentality are ganders. Low voices MmmmMMmmmm are goose (hens). Once the geese all hit fertility SOON Gisela...

My poultry and waterfowl journey started around 13 years ago. I still had one gander from our original start up flock. His name was Gee, 13 year old white Chinese. On a sad note my my daughter called me just bawling. He passed Monday. DD loved him, spoiled him and pampered Gee. Truly a pet, and...

Wow, thank you all for the replies! Even got some inbox tips. @Faraday40 good to see your babies, so adorable! @Finnie Love the geese pics! Chinese geese 😍 theres no better breed, just love them. @Crazy Maizie @Ninjasquirrel Same I really appreciate your help!

hi guys! So spring is not far, and one of our friends got married and bought a house about 2 years ago. The young couple are animal lovers, and gardeners. I spent a good hour on the phone tonight with them! I am searching for Muscovy adults or ducklings/hatching eggs. Any colors are fine, they...

I'm really random hit and miss, still hanging in here! I'd really love to find a pair of modern games again @wheezy50 if you are still here.

Hey guys! :frow welcome new friends! Yes we are still here! Wanted to share my experience with JM Poultry in Cambridge City as promised. They dont talk much or offer ideas/suggestions. I used to do all my own processing ourselves. Health issues well that isn't happening anyymore. Was pleased...

Completely aside from normal chat.....we have decided we would like to add a pug puppy to our family. Anyone know of a good breeder? I will travel to purchase it. I haven't kept a dog since Belle our LGD, she left went with my goats. Youngest DD still has her.

oh my broodies! I'm excited for you. All i have right now is 4 comets and a mutt rooster.