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