Goose is one hell of a price, but only when you have reared them you realise why, though there are cheaper ‘commercial’ reared ones, many from Europe.
Gladys (mother goose) starts to lay on Valentine Day and 10 months of care later (protecting from assorted predators plus feeding) we hope to have some for the freezer. It is a labour of love but worth it - from egg to plate - or something like that!