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ISO3
UKR
Description
Named after territory, where it was historically located in east-north of Ukraine - Romny.
Other name
Romenska
Breed classification (adaptedness)
Native
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
one of the oldest breeds in Ukraine.
Additional information comments
live weight of goslings at 9-week age - up to 4.0 kg.
Specific reproductive characteristic
gosling hatching percent - 40-50%.
Shank and foot colour
orange
Plumage colour
grey
Avian classification
indigenous
Color comments
multi coloured: grey, white or spotted, most common is grey, plumage on the neck and back is dark grey, belly is white.
Weight males
6.00
Weight females
5.00
Other specific visible traits
short and thick neck, broad breast and one or two folds of skin on the stomach, the tail is not big and slightly raised. Head is of average sizes, body is broad. Legs are short, massive. Straight, short, orange-coloured beak (dark brown at the tip)
Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Created on the basis of local geese raised in Sumy region (north-eastern part of Ukraine).
Location within country
There should be done expdions on number revealing in Poltava and Sumy regions.
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
Extinct
Detailed local risk status
Extinct