GRIT Country Skills Series

A HISTORY OF GEESE as Guard Animals

Domesticated more than 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

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