Thursday, September 29, 2011

Want to Breed Geese? Important Tips On The Most Popular Goose Breeds Today

By Andrew Grey


Did you know that geese make up a huge percentage - around twenty, in fact - of the poultry industry? Of course you have to make arrangements for your geese's food if you're serious about learning how to keep geese. This is the reason why many farmers these days are eager to know every bit of information they can about every goose breeding, but most especially the popular ones. Relying on nearby fields that grow grass is not enough. You have to stock up on food because geese can get quite hungry, especially during breeding and winter seasons.

If you're interested in breeding geese, whether your intentions are related to profit-making or investing in a new hobby, it would do you well to find out and learn more about goose and breeding or the different kinds of goose types out there. Finding the right type for you is important because it will help you decide which one best suits your purpose as well as your lifestyle, allowing you to make the necessary arrangements beforehand.Of course, since there are a great number of types to choose from, we'll only talk about the ones that are considered the most popular breeds of today.

The most common types as far as goose breeding are about ten in number, but in this article we'll only talk about four, and these are the following breeds: the Chinese goose, the Emden goose, the African goose, and of course the Toulouse goose. Now, to get to know each of these goose breeding types, sit back in your most comfortable chair and read on.

The Emden goose breed is one of the most prolific breeders. Not only that, they are also the most suitable for crossing, which is a great feature whether you're looking to profit from breeding goose or not. Feathers of Emden geese are also highly in demand because of their white color and silky feel. The Chinese breed, however, is better at laying eggs. This makes this particular goose breeding ideal for profit-making purposes.Members of this breed are also considered better sitters and foragers, and they weigh more and mature earlier.

The African breed is distinguish looking, owing to its tall stature, dark beak, brown plumage, and that unmistakable knob on its head. Members of this goose breeding are good layers, although their average weight is smaller than those of the Chinese and Emden breeds.




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