Geese near the water. Whether for controlling slug populations, as ornamental features in ponds, or for marketing their delicious meat – there are many reasons to keep waterfowl! However, the various breeds of ducks and geese, which are presented in detail, have very different requirements for species-appropriate care, including pasture, housing, and water. Depending on the primary purpose of use, poultry keepers must choose specific species. All necessary information can be found in this book, from selecting the animals to their care, including feed mixtures, pest control, raising chicks, and egg utilization. There is even a chapter dedicated to the keeping of swans. The author, Alexandra Vogel-Reich, born in 1975, grew up in Upper Swabia.