2023年9月15日 · Geese, the cattle of the poultry world, are at the top of my list for self-raised meat in smallholding spaces. They are incredibly hardy fowl, economical, and environmentally friendly lawnmowers, but they are not suitable for everyone. Geese are generally hardy, low-maintenance, and easy to care for fowl.

2024年6月27日 · Raising geese has been such a rewarding experience for me! They’re intelligent, hardy, and low-maintenance birds that offer many benefits. I'm excited to share my insights with you, covering everything from why you should keep …

2024年7月30日 · This intro to raising geese on the homestead includes everything you need to know, from breed selection to feeding and shelter for successful goose farming.

2023年2月21日 · Geese are self-sufficient, easy to feed, and usually excellent parents. While geese may be easy to keep, they are very different than caring for a chicken. Excellent resources are available for a more in-depth guide to raising geese for detailed husbandry requirements.

2018年11月3日 · Unlike ducks and chickens, which prefer bugs and high-protein food, geese are grazers. They have a digestive system that’s much like a horse, and they’re made for quickly converting grass into meat and eggs. Be sure they have access to greens, as well as standard un-medicated poultry food.

Geese can be raised for a number of different reasons, including to provide meat or down and feathers or to serve as weeders or guard animals. Geese are excellent foragers, and by the time they are five to six weeks old, they can get a lot of their diet from pasture.

Geese farming in backyard settings offers benefits such as egg and meat production, raising goslings from popular goose breeds, foraging for lawn maintenance, guarding other fowl, proper brooder setup, predator-proof fencing, managing geese temperament, ensuring adequate niacin for health, and preventing parasites.

2024年8月26日 · Raising geese is relatively easy as compared to keeping many other domestic poultry birds. Geese require less care and maintenance, so keeping geese is very easy. Geese actually can take good care of themselves easily and …

Above all, raising geese in your backyard or farm is absolutely rewarding, both from the financial and emotional standpoint. Geese are easy to keep, self-sufficient, and nurturing toward their goslings. Raising these birds from a very young age will create an unbreakable bond that’s almost similar to raising house pets such as dogs and cats.

2023年6月9日 · Are you considering raising geese on your homestead? These fascinating birds are not only an excellent addition to your backyard farm, but they also provide numerous benefits. From meat and egg production to natural weed control and even acting as guard animals, geese are a versatile and valuable addition to any homestead.