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Embden Goose

Large white European goose. Sexable by color at hatch. Excellent for meat AND as guardian birds. Ganders 25 lb live. Calm, alert. FastPoultry takes free quote requests for Embden Goose as day-old goslings, adult birds, and breeder pairs and matches each one with NPIP-certified breeders within 1 business day.

About this breed

Quick facts: Embden Goose

OriginGermany / Netherlands - 1800s
APA recognized1874
Eggs per year~35
Egg colorWhite
Egg sizeJumbo
BroodinessMedium

Personality & temperament

Best for: meat, guardian, lawn mowing

Buying tips

  • Confirm NPIP status before any interstate shipment.
  • Day-old chicks ship USPS Express Mail; allow 24-72h transit and brood at 95F first week.
  • Ask about vaccinations (Marek's especially) and parent-stock provenance.
  • Show-quality birds command a premium - APA-recognized varieties only.
  • Live arrival guaranteed via our optional Tier 1/2/3 program when you check out.

FAQs about Embden Goose

Where can I buy an Embden Goose?

You can request Embden Goose through FastPoultry, which matches buyer requests with breeders. Choose from 3 request pages for day-old goslings, adult birds, and breeder pairs, then tell us your quantity, preferred age, and delivery state in the form on this page. Matched breeder options arrive within 1 business day, and you arrange payment, pickup, or shipping directly with the breeder you choose.

How much does an Embden Goose cost?

Prices for Embden Goose are set by each breeder and change with season, line quality, age, and quantity, so FastPoultry does not publish a fixed price. Submitting a request is free. Matched breeders reply with current pricing, and you should ask whether the quote includes boxing, shipping, and vaccinations before you pay the breeder directly.

How many eggs does a Embden Goose lay?

A Embden Goose hen lays roughly 35 eggs a year, and the eggs are jumbo and white. Broodiness is rated medium. Real production depends on strain, hen age, season, and daylight, so ask breeders about the laying record of their parent stock.

What age should I buy an Embden Goose at?

The Embden Goose can be requested as day-old goslings, adult birds, and breeder pairs. Day-old birds ship USPS Express and need a 95 F brooder ready on arrival. Adults are proven layers or show birds at point of lay or beyond. Breeder pairs are proven, compatible stock for starting your own breeding program. Pick the age that matches your brooding setup and how soon you want eggs or breeding stock.

Can an Embden Goose be shipped to my state?

The USDA NPIP state importation table (May 20, 2026) lists VS Form 9-3 as required for shipments into 44 of 50 states, and 31 states list a permit, approval number, or other entry requirement, so check your state's location page before you order. VS Form 9-3 is the NPIP report of sales that the shipping breeder completes, and some states add a permit number, a Pullorum-Typhoid or avian influenza clean-flock rule, or a health certificate. FastPoultry does not ship to Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands through standard requests.

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