African geese for sale

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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.

African geese for sale

Looking at pictures and drawings from years ago, it is striking how little the breed has changed. It is large and has a well developed dewlap, and it is probably the best guard goose you could have. However, due to its large size, it will not lay as many eggs and it is not as fertile as other geese. Super African geese weigh lbs and the females will lay extra large white eggs per year. Our geese will fully integrate with all the other breeds that we offer. If you want purebred geese, make sure you separate your geese by breed during the mating season. Or you can let your geese cross and see what different shapes and colors you will get with their goslings. Item added to your cart. Check out Continue shopping. Abundance Rare. Size Heavy. Egg Color White. Personality Noisier. Goslings: Super African.

March 22, So happy I just received my shipment of babies this morning and all I can say is I'm extremely happy with it.

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.

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. After arrival introduce room temperature water first, this is the most important nutrient after being in transit. Sexed Birds: If you ordered sexed birds there will be a colored rubber band on the leg to distinguish the sex and breed. Once you have determined what the breed and sex is by that band please remove it off the leg.

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But after researching I decided if it would keep out ducks and chickens safe I was open to the idea. June 2, Beautiful babies We bought 1 female on May 8th and got 3 more on May 30th 3 of 5 mixed goslings We have had geese for years on our pond and you have the best prices and availability. Many of ours do, as we have crossed them with the Super African which have a well developed dewlap. They are also used for crossing with the heavier breeds of geese. Three days later this gosling passed away. We suggest notifying your post office to let them know you are expecting an order of live animals. Once they are fully feathered around 7 to 9 weeks of age staying outdoors all the time will be perfectly fine but they should have a shelter to protect them from too much sun and heavy rains. I am so glad we got geese. Actually, I swore I would never get one. Our African and Chinese geese are the sweetest you could imagine. In our instance we were able to raise them in a brooder inside our home so they think we are part of their flock. They may lay extra-large white eggs oz sporadically over the spring and summer months. June 21, Beautiful Babies! Maya and Chloe are just the sweetest little munchkins.

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They are a beautiful goose and are very active foragers of grasses and weeds. I am all the way in NJ. We suggest notifying your post office to let them know you are expecting an order of live animals. You are removing items from your wish list. Give goslings a non-slip surface during the first week as they can suffer from spraddle leg if their legs go out to the side when they slip on a smooth surface. And I can tell they will be very vocal and protective when they get older. 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. Is it possible if i order to make sure i get the dewlap? What is the breeding season for African geese? If your order contains both free shipping items and other, ineligible items, you will be charged shipping for the ineligible items. View Cart.