The American Buff is a medium-heavy American meat goose in an even apricot-buff, and it is the breed Livestock Conservancy breeders describe as closest to a family dog: hand-raised birds learn their names and follow people about. It is also one of the best parent breeds — ganders do much of the gosling rearing, and pairs will adopt goslings of other breeds. It is quieter than most geese, adapts to both heat and cold, and rates as a novice breed on the Conservancy's chart. Individuals can be set in their ways and object loudly to changes in routine.
Beginner friendly
Good with kids
Cold hardy
Heat tolerant
Broody
Egg colorWhite
Egg production25–35 / year
TemperamentDocile
BroodinessFrequent
ClimateCold hardy, Heat tolerant
PurposeMeat
Weight
Goose16 lb
Gander18 lb
How to spot it
Plumage
Even buff throughout, lighter on the underside
Look for
A Toulouse-shaped goose in solid buff, without the Toulouse's grey
