The Poultry Keeper

robgodfrey

Its my job to get a goose for christmas dinner - has anyone any for sale within reasonable distance of West Yorkshire?

Chickmeout · Posted: Tue Nov 11, 2008 11:27 pm Post subject:

Going to Clitheroe tomorrow night, can see if there are any for sale if you like. Usually are. Let me know if you do - 01423779129

robgodfrey · Posted: Wed Nov 12, 2008 2:20 pm Post subject:

Called the number (daytime) but no answer. Not looking for a large one as its just 4 of us. Also what about collection/delivery dates, price, etc?
Thanks

Chickmeout · Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 12:08 am Post subject:

Hi Rob,
Had a small emergency when going to collect the cocks I was taking to Clitheroe - one escaped and i spent an hour chasing it lol, hence why I wasn't in.
No viable geese there any way, just three older ones.
Have spoken to a friend and he may be able to get you an oven-ready one nearer to Xmas if you are interested.

robgodfrey · Posted: Thu Nov 13, 2008 11:01 am Post subject:

Thanks for all your replies - I have ordered one now (never cooked one before so it will be a real treat - I hope).

hippychick · Joined: 25 Sep 2008 Posts: 31 Location: Devon

Hi Robgodfrey - forgive me if I'm preaching to the converted, but, when you cook your goose, don't forget to roast it on a rack over a deep roasting tin, as you will get a lot of fat running off it during cooking! Don't throw the fat away, keep it, it really is the BEST thing to roast potatoes in! Also, you don't get as much meat on a goose as you would on an equivalent sized turkey, so don't underestimate the size you need. Nothing quite like a well cooked free range goose for xmas dinner though - good luck! Very Happy