How much does a gosling cost now? Four major differences from ducklings

The goose is a common domestic poultry in our country. Because of its low farming cost, good benefits and strong adaptability, it is widely farmed. At present, in rural areas it has become a good entrepreneurial project. However, to raise geese well, you need to choose good goslings. So how much does a gosling roughly cost now? What is the difference from a duckling?

I. Introduction to geese:

1. What types of geese are there?

Huoyan goose, lion head goose, Yan goose, Xupu goose, Sichuan white goose, Zhedong white goose, etc. Among them, the lion head goose is the most common type of goose in daily life.

2. What do geese eat to grow?

Geese have very omnivorous feeding habits. They eat corn, wheat, rice, green vegetables, Chinese cabbage, spinach, and all kinds of grasses, but they mainly eat grasses, and occasionally eat some mixed rice, etc. So when feeding, try to match the feed reasonably to provide the nutrients needed for the geese to grow.

II. How much does a gosling roughly cost now?

Gosling market prices vary, generally around 3-12 yuan each, but due to differences in breed, market and quality, there will be certain price differences. The latest market prices of various gosling breeds are as follows:

1. Price of ordinary goslings: roughly around 4-8 yuan each. For example, in Hunan, the selling price starts at about 4 yuan each, and expensive ones may also be over ten yuan each. If bought in large quantities, it may be as low as one or two yuan each.

2. Price of wild goose goslings: roughly around 8-20 yuan each. For example, in Jiangsu the selling price is roughly around 8-18 yuan each, in Zhejiang around 21 yuan each, and in Fujian around 16 yuan each. If you buy a lot, the price will be around ten yuan each.

3. The price of large white goslings is roughly 7-16 yuan each. For example, in Jiangsu the selling price is roughly around 6 yuan each, and in Hunan the selling price is roughly around 15 yuan each.

4. Price of lion head goslings: roughly around 25-35 yuan each. For example, in Guangdong the selling price is roughly around 28-35 yuan each, and in Shandong the selling price is roughly around 7-18 yuan each.

Overall, goslings of different regions and different breeds are sold at different prices, so when buying, try to go to the local specialty market to choose.

III. What is the difference between goslings and ducklings?

Because goslings are somewhat expensive and look similar to ducklings, many merchants, in order to make money, use ducklings to replace goslings. Therefore, when buying, you must pay attention to distinguishing them. If you do not know how, you can distinguish them according to the following methods:

Method 1. Look at the neck: goslings have long necks; ducklings have slightly shorter necks.

Method 2. Look at the mouth: goslings have large mouths and an obvious raised part; ducklings' mouths are not very large and are relatively flat.

Method 3. Look at the feathers: goslings' feathers are fluffy; ducklings' feathers are relatively rough.

Method 4. Listen to the calls: goslings make a honking sound; ducklings' calls sound like “quack”.

Overall, gosling market prices vary. It specifically depends on which type you buy and where you buy it, so when buying, try to go to the local specialty market to choose. In addition, goslings are more expensive than ducklings, and the two look very similar, so when buying you can distinguish them by the neck, mouth, calls and other aspects, so you will not buy the wrong ones.