What does the Domestic Goose eat?
Anser anser domesticus
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Diet overview
Herbivore
How it forages
Primarily grazers, feeding on grasses, clover, and other herbaceous vegetation. They also consume seeds, grains, and some aquatic plants. They are efficient foragers and can keep pastures well-trimmed.
When it feeds
Diurnal. They are active during daylight hours, grazing, swimming, and interacting with their flock.
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