Country
Specie
ISO3
DNK
Language
dan.
Breed classification (geographic)
Local
Additional information
Very robust, both as goslings and adults. Actively fouraging and may therefore find its own feed during large parts of the year.
Specific reproductive characteristic
The females are known for broodiness.
Special characteristic of product
The meat is fine but the goose may be a bit large compared to what consumers want.
Other special qualities
These are very hardy animals.
Shank and foot colour
orange
Plumage colour
grey and white
Avian classification
indigenous
Efabis main colour
There are two colour varieties: (1) grey and (2) speckled-grey. (1) is mouse-coloured with darker areas on wings, light abdomen and hind. (2) is white with a greay head, grey areas on wings and sides.
Efabis skin colour
Pale orange
Weight males
7.00
Weight females
6.00
Herdbook
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Domestication status
domestic
Taxonomic classification
Breed
Description of origin
Breed started in Denmark based on geese imported from countries bordering the Baltic Sea. The goose is closely related to the Pomeranian goose, the Swedish goose and other country breed geese in the region.
Year of origin
1900
Local cryo conservation status
No Information
Local Risk
At Risk
Detailed local risk status
Endangered
