Embden Geese

Find me in the Duck Pond

Meet Our Gaggle of Geese

We’re a lively group of four Emden geese — three females and one proud male — who’ve called Attwell Farm Park home since 2017. You’ll find us most days at the duck pond, swimming, honking, and keeping a watchful eye on all the farm’s goings-on.

During nesting season, the females stay busy laying eggs while our gander takes his job as protector of the flock very seriously! Though we can be a little cheeky if someone wanders too close to our nests, we’re also incredibly intelligent, curious, and social. We love greeting visitors, especially those who stop to admire us (from a respectful distance, of course).

Come and watch us paddle, preen, and graze — we promise you’ll hear us before you see us!

IUCN Status

Not Evaluated Species that have not been assessed for their risk of extinction.

Fun Facts

🌍 Big & Beautiful – Emden geese are among the largest domesticated goose breeds, with some weighing up to 20 pounds! 🌿 Nature’s Lawn Mowers – Geese graze on grass every day, helping keep paddocks neatly trimmed. 🦢 Loyal & Protective – Males guard their mates and territory with pride, honking and spreading their wings in warning 🐣 Excellent Parents – Female geese are devoted mothers, caring attentively for their eggs and goslings. ⏳ Long Lifespan – With proper care, geese can live 15–20 years, forming lifelong bonds with their flock and caregivers.

Classification

Type: Birds Family: Anatidae Group: Gaggle A group of geese on land, known for their loud calls, strong family bonds, and organised social structure.

Names

Male: Gander A male goose, often larger and more vocal, responsible for protecting the flock. Female: Goose A female goose is nurturing and loyal, especially during nesting season when she guards her eggs with care. Baby: Gosling A young goose covered in soft down, capable of walking and swimming just hours after hatching.

Habitat

Habitat: Farmland, ponds, and grassy meadows Place of Origin: Germany