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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) Kitchen scraps
B) Grass
C) Seeds
D) Commercial waterfowl starter feed
  • 3. How much space do goslings need indoors?
A) 1 square foot per gosling
B) 2-3 square feet per gosling
C) 10 square feet per gosling
D) 5-6 square feet per gosling
  • 4. What temperature should a brooder be for day-old goslings?
A) 70-75°F (21-24°C)
B) 90-95°F (32-35°C)
C) 100-105°F (38-41°C)
D) 60-65°F (15-18°C)
  • 5. At what age can goslings typically begin to graze outside?
A) 2 weeks
B) Immediately
C) 4-6 weeks
D) 1 week
  • 6. What type of fencing is best for containing geese?
A) Barbed wire
B) Electric fence
C) Invisible fence
D) Woven wire fencing
  • 7. What is a common predator of geese?
A) Fox
B) Squirrel
C) Rabbit
D) Hamster
  • 8. What type of water source is best for geese to swim in?
A) Pond or large trough
B) Small dish
C) Bird bath
D) Puddle
  • 9. How often should water be changed for geese?
A) Daily or more frequently
B) Only when empty
C) Weekly
D) Monthly
  • 10. What is the approximate lifespan of a goose?
A) 3-5 years
B) 10-25 years
C) 1-2 years
D) 50+ years
  • 11. What is a group of geese called?
A) Gaggle
B) School
C) Flock
D) Herd
  • 12. What is a male goose called?
A) Gander
B) Hen
C) Chick
D) Gosling
  • 13. What is a female goose called?
A) Drake
B) Gosling
C) Goose/Hen
D) Gander
  • 14. What is the term for a young goose?
A) Gander
B) Gosling
C) Chick
D) Goose
  • 15. What is a common health problem in geese?
A) Hairballs
B) Ringworm
C) Mange
D) Angel wing
  • 16. What causes Angel Wing?
A) Excess protein in diet
B) Genetic defect
C) Lack of water
D) Cold weather
  • 17. How can Angel Wing be prevented?
A) Clipping wings
B) More sunlight
C) Balanced diet
D) More exercise
  • 18. When do geese typically lay eggs?
A) Summer
B) Spring
C) Winter
D) Fall
  • 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) 60 days
B) 14 days
C) 7 days
D) 28-35 days
  • 21. What should you provide for nesting geese?
A) Quiet, secluded area with nesting material
B) Loud, open area
C) Concrete floor
D) No nesting material
  • 22. Do geese require grit?
A) Only if they eat seeds
B) No
C) Yes, for digestion
D) Only for show geese
  • 23. What is a good natural food source for geese besides grass?
A) Metal scraps
B) Clover
C) Rocks
D) Sand
  • 24. What is a sign that geese are not getting enough nutrition?
A) Excessive preening
B) Running fast
C) Loud honking
D) Poor feather quality
  • 25. What is the best way to handle geese?
A) Pick them up by the legs
B) Loudly and aggressively
C) Chase them
D) Calmly and gently
  • 26. How often should a goose coop/house be cleaned?
A) Once a year
B) Regularly, as needed
C) Never
D) Once a decade
  • 27. Why is it important to provide shade for geese?
A) To keep them from flying
B) To make them quiet
C) To encourage egg laying
D) To prevent overheating
  • 28. Can geese be trained?
A) Only to attack
B) Only to lay more eggs
C) No, they are untrainable
D) Yes, with patience and consistency
  • 29. What benefit do geese provide besides eggs and meat?
A) Silence
B) Weed control and pest control
C) Fertilizing the garden (with moderation)
D) They provide no other benefits
  • 30. Which breed is best known for being a good guard goose?
A) Embden
B) Chinese
C) Toulouse
D) Pilgrim
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