A History of Geese as Guard Animals and for Weed Control

Reader Contribution by Kirsten Lie-Nielsen and Days Ferry Organics
Published on October 13, 2015
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Domesticated over 3,000 years ago, geese were some of the first animals to become part of humans everyday lives. While they have been a barnyard constant since Roman times, geese have never gained the popularity of backyard flocks like ducks and chickens.

The uses of geese in ancient and modern times are numerous: The first records of domestic geese show them being fattened and butchered for food and sacrifice, but by Roman times, geese were also being raised for their eggs and carefully bred for specific traits such as calm personalities or luxurious feathers.

Geese as Guard Animals

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