Beaks and feet should be orange, not pinkish. Day-old male goslings are yellow or silvery with light bills and the females are greenish grey with dark beaks. The Pilgrim Goose was developed in Missouri in about 1930 by Oscar Grow, a well-known waterfowl breeder. The breed was recognized by the American Poultry Association in 1939.
Pilgrims are fairly docile, quiet birds and good foragers.
They are ideal for a home flock. The geese weigh 13 pounds and large ganders can reach 16 pounds.