Geese, goslings and hatching eggs
Three beautiful goose breeds, our Bresse chickens, and a happy mixed flock of ducks and hens. Every egg is gathered here and every gosling is raised here, right on the place.
Our geese
We keep three breeds, each one a favorite for its own reasons, and we're delighted to share both hatching eggs and goslings from all of them.
Sebastopol
Those long, curling, ribbon-soft feathers are simply enchanting. Gentle, sociable birds, and an absolute picture out on the water.
Embden
Big, bright white and wonderfully sturdy — the classic farmyard goose, and the one everyone pictures when they imagine a flock.
Toulouse
Handsome grey birds with the sweetest, most easygoing natures. Devoted mothers and lovely, reliable setters.
A note about our goslings: we let them grow a little before they go home with you. Goslings leave here started — up on their feet, eating well and strong enough to settle happily into your flock. If you'd love to raise them from the very beginning, hatching eggs are just the thing.
Hatching eggs
| Eggs | What they are | Also available as |
|---|---|---|
| Sebastopol | Purebred goose eggs from our Sebastopol pen. | Started goslings |
| Embden | Purebred goose eggs from our Embden pen. | Started goslings |
| Toulouse | Purebred goose eggs from our Toulouse pen. | Started goslings |
| Bresse | Chicken hatching eggs — the celebrated French breed, and a wonderfully useful dual-purpose bird for a backyard flock. | — |
| Mixed duck | Hatching eggs from our mixed duck flock — a delightful surprise assortment. | — |
| Mixed chicken | Hatching eggs from our mixed laying flock — always a fun assortment. | — |
Our geese lay with the seasons, so goose eggs are a treat for part of the year. We'd love to tell you what we're gathering right now — just call (559) 836-2880 or write to connect@melloacres.com.
Before you set your eggs
Both guides →If this is your first hatch, how exciting! Our free guides walk you through everything that makes the difference: holding a steady temperature, getting the humidity just right, turning on schedule, and the patience that pays off once the chicks begin to pip.
Fresh eggs collected here hatch beautifully, in the range of 80–90%. Shipped eggs come in a little lower for everyone — it's simply the nature of travel, and worth knowing as you plan.
Ask us what's set and what's hatching.
Our eggs and goslings find homes as quickly as the birds can lay, so the happy answer changes week to week. Tell us what you're hoping for and we'll let you know just where things stand.