Cotton patch geese are an extremely rare variety of. We allow the flock to naturally hatch and raise goslings, while providing protection, each aping. Cotton patch geese american buff geese csa details. Cotton patch geese were originally bred in the south to eat the weeds in the cotton and corn fields. Rare breeds of american livestock top albc watch list meet nine rare breeds of american livestock, u. Females are found in two color phases pied or saddleback and solid, which is much like the pilgrim goose but dove gray where pilgrims are normally a darker gray. I also purchased a pair and a trio from lew mcginnis when he dispersed his superior farm flocks this spring. However, these breeds are recent importations to north america, and have not played a role in the development of the cotton patch goose. Up until the 1950s, cotton patch geese were customarily kept on rural. Previous next stellar gamebirds, poultry, and waterfowl llc is a private family farm and selective breeding operation located in tampa bay florida on a beautiful 5 acres. Although similar to pilgrims in their dimorphism, cotton patch geese are much.
Cotton patch differ from other sexlinked goose breeds by having pink or orangepink bills, light weight bodies, and the ability to fly. This resourceful breed will forage year round, and will even forage for grit and grass under snow cover. Looking forward to goose day with cotton patch geese. As would be expected from their history, they are excellent foragers, and goose breeders should continue to select for this trait. While the geese are either entirely gray or pied gray and white also called saddleback. Cotton patch geese males are white with some dove gray feathers on the rump. Considered critically endangered by the american livestock breeds. Their smaller size allows them to tolerate hot weather better than heavier breeds of geese.
Over a period of three or so years i traveled more than 10,000 miles to louisiana, arkansas, mississippi, and tennessee trying to find as pure as possible some cotton patch geese. They dont very far off the ground kinda fat lol but these 4 babies from spring 2015 are still super excited to see me every time i open the door and come flying in to visit a bit. The pomeranian goose is a breed of domestic goose from germany. The cotton patch is an upright goose with tail in line with back and. I live in the cincinnati ohio area so if you are interested in. Due to health issues it is getting harder and harder to take care of all the poultry we have. All animals range widely and eat all or most of their food from our spacious pastures.
And while we do our best to ensure only the top farmers are listed here, its always best to double check yourself. The cotton patch goose is particularly welladapted to the climate of the southeastern u. Tom walker has selected and maintained these historic weeder geese. Cotton patch geese possess many qualities in common with other sexlinked european breeds such as the shetland, west of england, and normandy geese. Please browse for different breeds of baby goslings for sale at cackle hatchery and order online. Cotton patch geese are a heritage breed and are listed as critically endangered by the american livestock conservancy. For sale cedar shade farm a heritage breed farm in.
The cotton patch goose is known for its friendly, nonaggressive personality and. Cotton patch geese are remembered in the rural south for helping many farmers and their families survive the great depression by providing a regular source of meat, eggs, and grease. Cotton patch geese are a landrace breed and are similar in color to the shetland and pilgrim geese. I have help but really need to cut down on what we raise. Click here to see our availabillity of geese for sale. Heritage and hybrid duck and goose breeds available. Cotton patch geese an old, endangered heritage breed. They are also slimmer in body than most domestic geese, and retain a relatively good flying ability into adulthood. Flip flop ranch is known for its collection of cotton patch geese. I started with a trio on a breeders lease from steve blash, and at least one of those females goes back to blodgett breeding.
Pomeranians are the newest breed of geese here on the farm. They got the name cotton patch goose in the deep south, where they were. Originally, they were kept mainly on extremely rural farms and used for weeding, meat, eggs, grease and down. When selling livestock it is our goal to be sure that the purchase benefits our buyer as well as. Dec 14, 2015 with over 25,000 different breeders listed on this website, it is impossible for us to be able to vouch for every one. If i was raising geese for a hatchery, 3 cotton patch goslings would be an utter failure. Once common throughout the south and eastern united states, the cotton patch goose is now critically endangered, with perhaps fewer than 100 breeding pairs alive. We are now the proud parents of a pair of rare cotton patch geese.
Here is a breeder directory for cotton patch geese breeders in the us. Tom walker and a handful of other foundation breeders such as mark see helped prevent the breed from going extinct. This breed once thrived throughout the southeastern states to weed mostly cotton fields, but as herbicides and pesticides use grew more common, the geese became less needed. The cotton patch is a breed of domestic goose originating in the southern united states. Cotton patch geese are typically remembered in the rural south for helping many. Cotton patch geese posses many qualities that are common in sexlinked european breeds such as the west of england, shetland, and normandy geese. Cotton patch geese cotton patch geese are a heritage breed and are listed as critically endangered by the american livestock conservancy. The birds with the gray backs and white bodies are. With over 25,000 different breeders listed on this website, it is impossible for us to be able to vouch for every one. Cotton patch geese they are basically a breed native to the south, well adapted to our climate, and they love to eat weeds.
Shetland geese typically form very strong bonds with their mates. Cotton patch geese are an extremely rare variety of geese, and usually you have to get a pair from another farmer. Cotton patch geese are a heritage breed and are listed as critically endangered by the. Please click here to contact us if you are interested.
The cotton patch goose is the remaining relic of a little known american breed of goose with parent stock that probably shares common ancestors with these other sexlinked geese. Cotton patch geese cotton patch geese are among the rarest of all domestic geese and are listed as an endangered heritage breed. Cotton patch geese hatching eggs backyard chickens learn. We ship waterfowl when they are freshly hatched out of our hatchers on mondays and wednesdays. May 09, 2012 keep in mind that success is relative. Once they were no longer needed for weeding, they became very rare and are considered critical by the american livestock breeds conservancy. Here is a breeder directory for cotton patch geese breeders in. I live in the cincinnati ohio area so if you are interested in raising cotton patch geese send me a notice. Feb 16, 2020 does anyone know of cotton patch hatching eggs available for sale either this year or next year. It is similar in color to the shetland goose and pilgrim goose. Cotton patch geese cotton patch gooses history and origin. The cotton patch goose is an american landrace breed of goose that was once a common place fixture on farms especially in the southeast, but are now critically endangered.
If youve noticed we arent updating this site as much, its because we are working hard on our new website. Please note, that they could be a different variety, but all bonus chicks will be of the same variety. The cotton patch goose is a historical landrace breed originally used to weed cotton fields and other crops across the south. American buff geese are a north american heritage breed with a conservation status of critical, according to the livestock conservancy. However, the introduction of pesticides replaced the need for geese, and theyve been hidden away on farms until the internet made them popular again.
Got a breeding flock of cotton patch geese that i need to get rid of. Cotton patch goose info, history and origin, pictures. The cotton patch goose is listed as critically endangered by the american livestock breeds conservancy and is included in the ark of taste. Cotton patch geese are very rare, and in need of serious conservation breeders. Dec 11, 2019 the cotton patch goose is a historical landrace breed originally used to weed cotton fields and other crops across the south. I have been getting loads of people asking questions about where our geese came from and their bloodlines which is excellent that people are seeking those answers from breeders, so i thought id add to our site our story with our cotton patch geese. Cotton patch geese hatching eggs backyard chickens. Any purchased goslings have to be picked up at our farm. Some researchers suggest that, they might have descended from the stock of european geese that were imported to the united states during the colonial british rule. They were once used to weed cotton and corn fields in the southeastern united states until the 1950s and introduction of herbicides. But it is an officially recognized breed since 1912. Cotton patch goose breed information modern farming methods. Rare breeds of american livestock top albc watch list. Each animal that lives here is treated humanely and with deep respect.
Currently, the cotton patch goose is listed as critical on the livestock conservancys conservation priority list. A goose is good for producing down for insulation, meat for food, a great watch dog and keeping your pond active. Cotton patch geese are remembered in the rural south for helping many farm families survive the great depression by providing a regular source of meat, eggs and grease. Sep 24, 2010 cotton patch geese were historically cheap labor for keeping cotton fields clean. Dec 14, 2015 cotton patch geese are a landrace breed and are similar in color to the shetland and pilgrim geese. Walker travelled the south looking for the goose he remembered from his childhood. Failure and success are relative 3 cotton patch is a huge success for us. My husband and i moved to cool, texas, in 20 and discovered a love for the beautiful, useful and. The cotton patch goose society dedicated to preserving. Considered critically endangered by the american livestock breeds conservancy, the society for the preservation of poultry antiquities, and the. Nonesuch farm is first and formost a family farm where we grow and raise our own food. Cotton patch goslings backyard chickens learn how to. Cotton patch geese clearmorningprov clear morning provisions.
In the early 2000s, interest in this breed was renewed and once again, small farmers are finding them geese to be a useful part of their farming operations. Cotton patch geese were historically cheap labor for keeping cotton fields clean. Well because we love our traditions in the south and the cotton patch goose has a long and colorful history here. These geese were used to weed cotton and corn fields up until the 1950s. Does anyone know of cotton patch hatching eggs available for sale either this year or next year. Our breeding stock is partially from tom walkers flock and partially from mark sees flock. We produce artisanal food and quality breeding stock. They much more closely resemble the wild forebears of. Pomeranian goose breed information modern farming methods. Cotton patch geese have pink or orangepink bills, lightweight bodies and. Also, a fairly docile breed that is good at parenting perfect again. Shamrock farm will do their best to make sure the bonus chicks are the same variety of the 20 ordered. Mark took photos for and put together information for the albc on cotton patch geese. Forget big goat propaganda, geese are better at mowing.
They much more closely resemble the wild forebears of domestic geese, the greylag goose. A small farm dedicated to conserving and promoting rare heritage livestock breeds and heirloom vegetables in michigan on the banks of hay creek. It was developed by northern german farmers of pomerania as early as 1500. We decided to try cotton patch geese because their offspring can be. Cotton patch geese possess many qualities that are common in sexlinked european breeds such as the west of england, shetland, and normandy geese. The american south is where they were used on homesteads and farms as multipurpose poultry for weeding, meat, eggs, down, and grease.
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