Any farmer who decides to start growing geese faces a problem: size or precocity? It is these two factors that influence the choice of breed of geese. Is it worth it to start the largest breeds of geese? What disadvantages do they have? You will learn in this article.
In the world there are about 80 breeds that grow up to 8–9 kilograms per year. But many people prefer smaller breeds, but gaining weight in a much shorter period of time.
Let's try to understand the variety of breeds of this amazing bird and consider the largest of them.
The largest breeds of geese:
Looking ahead, let's say that according to TheBiggest.ru, the Lindovskaya breed is the largest on the planet, but you will find out about this at the very end of the article.
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White-fronted goose
Compared to other breeds, the white-fronted goose is relatively small, but early. In just 3 months he is gaining 4 kilograms.
As a result of selection, the breed, very close to wild relatives, developed excellent immunity. Because of this, and also because of their unpretentiousness and frost resistance, these geese are bred even in the harsh conditions of Siberia.
The majestic white-faced in Russia has not yet received wide distribution, so it is quite difficult to get tribal specimens.
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Tula geese
This type of geese attracts farmers, first of all, for its unpretentiousness in feeding and keeping. Experts believe that the breed was bred in the XVII century at the whim of wealthy merchants and landlords specifically for goose fights.
For 2 years, the Tula goose gains weight in 5-6 kilograms, and some specimens can reach 9 kilograms. Among other waterfowl of the Tula goose, a short beak with a hump is distinguished.
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Kuban
Due to the beauty of the Kuban goose, it is often referred to as a decorative breed. The real decoration is a black strip on the neck, a unique color of the head and a snow-white belly. Breeders have already brought several colors, so there are very bright specimens.
In addition, the Kuban breed is quite precocious. In two and a half months, it gains weight up to 5 or more kilograms. In addition to beauty and rapid growth, the advantages include resistance to various types of diseases.
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Large gray geese
It is hard to imagine, but the weight of a male of this breed can reach 11 kilograms, and as history shows, this is far from the limit. Although the average statistics are 7-8 kilos, which geese gain in a year.
With such indicators, they need careful care, as they are characterized by low survival. Due to its nutritional value and delicate taste, poultry meat is in great demand among restaurateurs.
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Demidov geese
The most common poultry that is bred even in the northern latitudes of Russia. The main advantage of the Demidov breed of geese is fast weight gain and unpretentiousness in content.
It looks like an ordinary bird with a very large wingspan, massive legs and a characteristic curvature of the neck. Adult individuals gain a mass of 7 kilograms in a short time, and grow to 4.7 kg in the first two months. Layers produce up to 70 eggs per year, and depending on the physiology of the female, the weight of the eggs ranges from 190 to 200 grams.
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Toulouse breed of geese
A bird with tender and fatty meat gains 9.5 kilograms per year of feeding. It is surprising that young ducklings can weigh almost 6 kilograms by 60 days.
Toulouse geese, because of these indicators, are the most profitable option for doing business. These geese are often used in breeding, which results in strong, large and disease-resistant breeds.
In addition to meat and eggs, the Toulouse species is appreciated for the good quality of fluff used in the manufacture of clothing and various kinds of insulation.
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Kholmogorsky
One of the first breeds that appeared on personal plots. In addition, undoubtedly the best type of meat, with a gentle dietary meat. The first mention of them in Russian open spaces dates back to the distant 1885.
Kholmogorsk geese are unpretentious, have a calm disposition and easily live in large groups.
Adults reach 8–9 kilograms. Due to their large size and unpretentiousness are widely distributed in various regions of Russia.
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Gorky geese
These geese were the result of painstaking breeding work when the birds of Solnechnogorsk were crossed with Chinese. The result was a rather large look of geese with a small head and a massive body. On the forehead of representatives of this breed is an original type of cone.
The average weight of adult specimens is 6–8 kilograms. Young animals gain weight in a few months, which is why large factories are willing to use this bird for breeding.
The meat has amazing gastronomic properties, and is very tender when cooked.
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Adler Geese
As a result of multistage breeding, a unique breed was developed at a factory in the Krasnodar Territory that was adapted to the hot southern climate. According to this indicator, Adlerites are widespread precisely in the southern latitudes of Russia.
The weight of an adult bird reaches 7–9 kilograms, and the meat is tasty and healthy. True, due to the low egg production, many farmers are not too willing to take up the breeding of this waterfowl.
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Vladimir clay geese
This breed was bred in Vladimir, so she got this name. But I call them clay according to their characteristic color.
As a result of work on crossing the Kholmogory and Toulouse geese, a dense, large and egg-laying bird was obtained. The average weight of males is 7–9 kilograms, and geese perfectly carry and hatch eggs.
In addition, Vladimir geese have an excellent gene pool, which is widely used in breeding not only in Russia but also abroad.
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Italian geese
To get to the Russian compound, this bird has come a long way from Italy through Czechoslovakia. If we compare the product of Italian selectors with others, then this is a relatively small breed, weighing from 5 to 7 kilograms.
The main feature of the bird, experts note a large liver, which is 7% of the total mass. For this reason, Italian geese are especially valuable from the manufacturer.
With proper feeding and maintenance, young growth quickly gain weight, so expensive individuals quickly pay off.
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Chinese breed
One of the few breeds in the world that was obtained as a result of the domestication of wild birds. Nature takes its toll, and they are very noisy, noisy and quite mobile.
Not very large breed, weighing 4-5 kilograms, is characterized by high egg production - up to 80 eggs per year.
Good quality of meat is noted by world experts and consumers. It is the quality of the meat that determines the crossing of the Chinese goose with other birds to produce new breeds.
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Arzamas
One of the most productive domestic breeds was bred in the 19th century in the city of Arzamas. Very strong, hardy bird, wonderful forages on natural pastures.
Among the characteristic features, we note high meat qualities, excellent meat taste, as well as a high yield of fluff and feather. Relatively small to 5 kg, the Arzamas resident looks and habits strongly resembles the Tula look.
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Governor's breed
A very young species was bred in 2011 by the specialists of the Malakhov breeding factory. Actively participated in the breeding and some scientific institutes. This bird has high productivity, both meat and egg.
Unpretentious, albeit with that name, in the content and feeding of the bird has high safety indicators of young and adult individuals. This indicator when breeding this species makes the business very profitable.
Gander have polygamous nature. They are not attached to a particular goose, which can significantly increase the fruitfulness of eggs.
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Emden breed
These snow-white beauties were bred in Germany, and were named after the city of the same name. On the massive body there is a characteristic fold on the belly, and the goose itself is short-legged and weighs up to 11 kilograms.
Many breeders appreciate the German look for its excellent meat taste and excellent fat. Practical Germans managed to create a productive breed of meat direction, since the egg production of Emden geese does not exceed 45 eggs per year.
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Lindovskaya breed
To obtain this breed, selectors crossed Gorky and Chinese geese.
The result exceeded all expectations when it turned out one of the best breeds of poultry.
Perhaps this is the largest breed of geese, because on yards and poultry farms you can meet individuals weighing up to 13 kilograms. The average bird weight is 7–8 kg.
The selection resulted in a magnificent, snow-white plumage. The feather is used in the production of high-quality insulation.
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Conclusion
These are amazing geese breeds found in farmsteads and poultry farms. On the farm, as we know, the bird is divided into meat and egg. Geese are not very willing to lay and hatch eggs, so many farmers and breeders prefer the meat direction in breeding a large waterfowl.
With the right content and breeding of geese of the above breeds, you can achieve excellent results, and most importantly, without special costs, to establish the production of meat, eggs, fat and gourmet delicacy - goose liver. Indeed, many restaurants in the world are willing to pay big bucks for quality products.
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Article author: Valery Skiba