Goose breed
African
Not African at all: it descends from the Asian swan goose. Large, with a knob on the bill and a dewlap, and loud.
Hatch Index lists 2 varieties of African from 2 hatcheries, and 2 are in stock today. The cheapest sexed female you can order now is African from Cackle Hatchery at $30.00. Straight run starts at $21.00.
Listed now
| Variety | Hatcheries | Stock | Sexed female from | Straight run from | Min order |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| African | 2 | 2 of 2 in stock | $30.00 | $21.00 | — |
| Super African | 1 | 1 of 1 in stock | $289.99 | $169.99 | — |
Prices are per bird, from listings that can be ordered today, and change through the day. Sold-out varieties are shown faded. Sold by: Cackle Hatchery, Valley Hatchery.
What the African is like
- Egg colour
- White
- Eggs a year
- About 20 to 40
- Grown weight
- 18 lb goose, 22 lb gander
- Temperament
- Calm, loud
- Climate
- Hardy
- Goes broody
- Sometimes
- Kept for
- Meat
- Origin
- Asia, from the swan goose
- American standard
- Recognised by the American Poultry Association
General traits of the breed, from the breed standards and long-running references. A hatchery's own line can differ, most of all in egg colour and numbers.