Raising and breeding the male and female goose takes some expertise; it not really a job for everyone. Geese are raised in various regions around the United States, though they do no account for a very high percentage of the poultry population.The various breeds of geese that are raised include the Emden and Toulouse, as well as the White Chinese and African geese. Due to the fact that the different breeds of geese vary widely in characteristics it’s important that you know which breed will best fit your purpose. Some geese are better suited to be kept for the production of eggs and breeding while others are better for breeding strictly for meat consumption.