Buyer question
Are Embden goose poultry good for beginners?
It can be: our Animal Library rates the Embden goose poultry 3 out of 5 for beginners (ganders protective).
Source: the Embden goose poultry page in the Everybarn Animal Library. Embden goose poultry in the Animal Library
The detail
Embden geese come from Germany and are a large white goose kept for meat and feathers. They are calm and fast-growing, but ganders can be protective, and they need pasture and water to stay healthy.
- Best fit
- Homesteads, pasture
- Hardiness
- 5 out of 5 (Very hardy)
What to weigh
Embdens are big and need space, grass and water. Ganders can be aggressive in breeding season.