Opinion on French Toulouse geese?

[Miss Cheep]

Hello! I am thinking about getting some geese, and was looking on metzer farms and saw the French Toulouse! The chart said that it was calm, had a low chance of flying, and it was the most available. So any opinion on these geese? Are they like metzer farms said they are? (They are also very beautiful! ) Thanks!

 

[Leader Bee]

I have two; They're usually bred for foie gras and as such tend to be very large bids, it's unlikely they'll be able to fly anywhere. They're both very docile, but one of them especially, loves a cuddle and has fallen asleep in my arms quite a few times.

 

[Goosebaby]

I have French Toulouse from Metzer, they are as described, mostly.

Truthfully the reason why Metzer makes the distinction between their “Toulouse” and their “French Toulouse” isn’t just because they’re sourced directly from France, but because, as it says, they aren’t show quality, they do get some white spots, and because they aren’t “breed standard” there’s a higher chance for individuality, so that can include personality.

Most of mine are calm and friendly if you spend time with them and raise them like babies, but you can get the occasional goose or gander that’s a little spicier than others, though that can be true of all breeds.

 

[Miss Cheep]

Thank you for your replies! I have now decided to buy French Toulouse geese!

 

[AGeese]

I almost had four Tufted Toulouse, but my order didn't hatch. Pretty sure they can catch air, but probably less likely to fly off anywhere being a heavy breed, especially if they're content where they are.

 

[Miss Cheep]

I almost had four Tufted Toulouse, but my order didn't hatch. Pretty sure they can catch air, but probably less likely to fly off anywhere being a heavy breed, especially if they're content where they are.

I ordered mine live, they are due March 21st!

 

[Miss Cheep]

I will post pictures when they get here! ( in a month )

 

[elenamia]

I've read in a few places that the French/Utility/Production Toulouse goslings grow & put on weight more rapidly than other breeds. Does anyone have any experience with this?

 

[3xhhheather]

Not in my experience, if anything my Dewlaps were the ones gaining weight like crazy but then once they hit that mid-adult stage they slowed way down and evened out with normal growth.

 

[fowltemptress]

I've read in a few places that the French/Utility/Production Toulouse goslings grow & put on weight more rapidly than other breeds. Does anyone have any experience with this?

That seems believable. I ordered American Buff, Embden, and French Toulouse from Metzers, and both my husband and I have commented on the fact that the Toulouse seem to have grown at a significantly faster rate.