Goose - Best way to defrost & cook

[.Woody]

What the title says really!
I got my first ever goose yesterday, a deep frozen 4.4kg bird from Lidl, only £14.99 ...bargain!

I was wondering whether it would be best to defrost it slowly in the fridge and for how long or just leave it out in the kitchen.

The next question would be the best way to stuff and roast it?

And then also what are the best veg to have with it, not an important part of the question, but I thought I may as well ask!

(Can't believe I'm posting something like this on a car forum )

[.Woody]

Cheers that all sounds like a good idea thanks!
How long would you reckon to defrost it in a fridge?

[.Woody]

Thanks Jonboy,
How long will the fat keep in the frdige?

[.Woody]

I had mine last night, absolutely gorgeous, amazing value for £15!!! I used Gordon Ramsays recipe, googled roast goose, its on bbcgoodfood, the red wine & date gravy recipe is fantastic too