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Egyptian “geese” are not really geese at all, but they are lovely to look at and have been
revered for thousands of years.
THE ANCIENT (AND AGGRESSIVE)
EGYPTIANS
Egyptian “geese,” as they're called, which really are not geese at all but an entirely
different species, are very attractive birds, but are also terribly aggressive. They don't
like the company of other poultry and they certainly let the other poultry know how
they feel. One aspect of their development that makes them a different species is
feather loss. Geese molt — losing all of their feathers over a period of weeks — but
the Egyptian goose loses one feather at a time. There is really no season of the year
when they don't look their best. It is easy to see why the ancient Egyptians considered
the Egyptian goose a sacred animal and used it in hieroglyphics.
Egyptians lay few eggs in a season and can take care of all of the reproductive
matters themselves. They are excellent setters, and both Mom and Dad take care of
the young, defending them to the utmost.
African geese, which come in three color varieties — Grey, White, and Buff — are
also tasty table fowl. Although the Grey Africans (also called Brown Africans) have
colored feathers, they are much easier to pick and make desirable-looking for table.
American Buff geese are also gentle-tempered and make a good table specimen.
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