Metzer Farms does no killing. But it's raising 2,000 Embden geese -- a meat breed of German origin -- for sale to a Stockton firm that will slaughter and dress them for Christmas fare.

These low-maintenance birds furnish fresh eggs, homegrown meat, weed and pest control, and even down for cozy comforters. ... An Embden goose will supply only 15 to 35 large eggs per year, ...

Whether you’re looking for a new poultry adventure or just starting a flock, baby ducks and goslings can be a welcome addition to your backyard. Waterfowl such as ducks and geese can be raised ...