How to Raise Geese
  • 1. What is the ideal age to acquire goslings?
A) Several weeks old
B) Adult geese
C) Several months old
D) Day-old to a few days old
  • 2. What is the primary food source for young goslings?
A) Commercial waterfowl starter feed
B) Seeds
C) Kitchen scraps
D) Grass
  • 3. How much space do goslings need indoors?
A) 10 square feet per gosling
B) 1 square foot per gosling
C) 2-3 square feet per gosling
D) 5-6 square feet per gosling
  • 4. What temperature should a brooder be for day-old goslings?
A) 60-65°F (15-18°C)
B) 90-95°F (32-35°C)
C) 100-105°F (38-41°C)
D) 70-75°F (21-24°C)
  • 5. At what age can goslings typically begin to graze outside?
A) 1 week
B) Immediately
C) 4-6 weeks
D) 2 weeks
  • 6. What type of fencing is best for containing geese?
A) Electric fence
B) Woven wire fencing
C) Invisible fence
D) Barbed wire
  • 7. What is a common predator of geese?
A) Fox
B) Hamster
C) Rabbit
D) Squirrel
  • 8. What type of water source is best for geese to swim in?
A) Small dish
B) Puddle
C) Bird bath
D) Pond or large trough
  • 9. How often should water be changed for geese?
A) Only when empty
B) Monthly
C) Daily or more frequently
D) Weekly
  • 10. What is the approximate lifespan of a goose?
A) 50+ years
B) 1-2 years
C) 3-5 years
D) 10-25 years
  • 11. What is a group of geese called?
A) Herd
B) Flock
C) Gaggle
D) School
  • 12. What is a male goose called?
A) Gander
B) Gosling
C) Hen
D) Chick
  • 13. What is a female goose called?
A) Drake
B) Gander
C) Goose/Hen
D) Gosling
  • 14. What is the term for a young goose?
A) Gosling
B) Goose
C) Chick
D) Gander
  • 15. What is a common health problem in geese?
A) Mange
B) Angel wing
C) Hairballs
D) Ringworm
  • 16. What causes Angel Wing?
A) Cold weather
B) Genetic defect
C) Excess protein in diet
D) Lack of water
  • 17. How can Angel Wing be prevented?
A) Balanced diet
B) Clipping wings
C) More sunlight
D) More exercise
  • 18. When do geese typically lay eggs?
A) Spring
B) Fall
C) Summer
D) Winter
  • 19. How many eggs does a goose typically lay per year?
A) 20-50
B) 1-5
C) 100-200
D) None
  • 20. How long does it take for goose eggs to hatch?
A) 14 days
B) 7 days
C) 28-35 days
D) 60 days
  • 21. What should you provide for nesting geese?
A) Concrete floor
B) Loud, open area
C) No nesting material
D) Quiet, secluded area with nesting material
  • 22. Do geese require grit?
A) Only if they eat seeds
B) Yes, for digestion
C) Only for show geese
D) No
  • 23. What is a good natural food source for geese besides grass?
A) Metal scraps
B) Rocks
C) Clover
D) Sand
  • 24. What is a sign that geese are not getting enough nutrition?
A) Running fast
B) Excessive preening
C) Loud honking
D) Poor feather quality
  • 25. What is the best way to handle geese?
A) Chase them
B) Calmly and gently
C) Pick them up by the legs
D) Loudly and aggressively
  • 26. How often should a goose coop/house be cleaned?
A) Regularly, as needed
B) Never
C) Once a year
D) Once a decade
  • 27. Why is it important to provide shade for geese?
A) To make them quiet
B) To keep them from flying
C) To encourage egg laying
D) To prevent overheating
  • 28. Can geese be trained?
A) Only to lay more eggs
B) No, they are untrainable
C) Only to attack
D) Yes, with patience and consistency
  • 29. What benefit do geese provide besides eggs and meat?
A) Fertilizing the garden (with moderation)
B) They provide no other benefits
C) Silence
D) Weed control and pest control
  • 30. Which breed is best known for being a good guard goose?
A) Embden
B) Pilgrim
C) Chinese
D) Toulouse
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