Abstract: Goose is one of the common poultry in our lives and is raised in huge quantities. However, I wonder if you have noticed a problem-geese don't seem to like eating grass? Why is this? In fact, geese do eat grass as one of their staple foods, but they can also be picky. What kind of grass do they eat? And which ones...
Goose is one of the common poultry in our lives and is raised in huge quantities. However, I wonder if you have noticed a problem-geese don't seem to like eating grass? Why is this? In fact, geese do eat grass as one of their staple foods, but they can also be picky. What kind of grass do they eat? And which ones will they not touch? Today, let's come to understand this issue together.
staple food or feed?
Although geese rely on grass as one of their staple foods, under modern breeding methods, most farms use finished feed to raise geese, which also leads to some geese only eating feed and not being interested in grass.
In addition to grass, protein-rich vegetables such as beans and tofu dregs are also among the favorite foods of geese.
Healthy vegetables In addition to grass and protein-rich vegetables, geese also like to eat healthy vegetables, such as seaweed, lotus root, broccoli, etc.
There are many breeds of geese with different tastes, and different breeds of geese also have different taste tendencies towards food. For example, some breeds of geese like to eat chili peppers, while others do not.
Can you eat any grass?
Not all grass can be eaten by geese, and some grass is even toxic to geese.
What kind of grass is regarded as a delicacy by geese?
Goose likes grass species with high plant protein in the grass, such as alfalfa.
Which grass can harm geese?
Although some grasses are common to people, they are toxic to geese. For example, wild water chestnut and wild hairy cabbage are extremely dangerous grass species to geese.
Different geese have different preferences for grass. For example, white geese prefer grass, while long-necked geese prefer tender grass.
The impact of feeding environment on appetite The feeding environment is also an important factor affecting the appetite of geese. If there is not enough grass in the breeding environment, the appetite of the geese will also decrease.
Which areas are suitable for raising geese?
Areas suitable for raising geese generally have a warm and humid climate, so that the grass will grow more lush.
Natural breeding vs. Industrial breeding Naturally raised geese are often more picky about how they eat grass and are more sensitive to the health and freshness of the grass, while industrially raised geese have relatively low requirements on the health and freshness of the grass.
Artificial addition of dietary fiber Some farms artificially add dietary fiber to finished feed to make up for the lack of grazing by geese.
The benefits of geese eating grass. Goose eating grass is good for their health. Grass is rich in vitamins and minerals, which help improve the immunity of geese.
How to choose suitable grass for geese?
If you want to feed your geese some fresh grass, choose some healthy grass species, such as alfalfa, cauliflower, etc. But please avoid giving geese untested weeds.
Conclusion We should realize that geese do not just eat feed foolishly, but have their own picky and preferences. Understanding the various reasons why geese do not eat grass can also allow us to better breed them and bring us more benefits.