He had previously reared ducks and turkeys but decided to try his hand at goose farming after buying a gander (a male goose) and two geese while travelling from Nairobi to Kisumu back in 2018. According to Onyango, commercial feeds are only necessary during the cold season as they have to stay indoors most of the time. “Geese prefer selecting feeds for themselves and should, therefore, have enough space to roam and pick what they want. A mature goose costs between Sh3,500 and Sh4,000, depending on its weight. Dr Paul Kang’ethe, a vet, recommends regular vaccination of the birds and up to 160g of feed to ensure maximum productivity.

Source: Standard Digital June 11, 2021 21:00 UTC