🪿 Goose breed
African Goose
Meat Origin: China
African Goose at a glance
| Eggs / year | ~35≈ approx |
|---|---|
| Egg color | White |
| Egg size | X-large |
| Cold hardiness | Good |
| Heat tolerance | Fair |
| Size | ♂ 20 lb · ♀ 18 lb≈ approx |
| Temperament | Bold · Loud · Alert |
| Space / bird | ~18 sq ft |
| Purpose | Meat |
| Broodiness | Sometimes |
| Origin | China |
Sources: APA Standard of Perfection / Livestock Conservancy · Livestock Conservancy / hatchery averages. Blank fields are left empty — never invented.
Pros & cons
Pros
- +Cold-hardy
- +Good meat bird
Cons
- −Light layer — few eggs
- −Can be noisy
- −Active — may need taller fencing
- −Less heat-tolerant — needs shade
Derived from the specs above — not opinion.
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African Goose — frequently asked questions
- How many eggs does a African Goose lay per year?
- About 35 eggs per year (approximate; varies by strain and care).
- What color eggs does a African Goose lay?
- white.
- How big does a African Goose get?
- males about 20 lb, females about 18 lb.
- What is the African Goose temperament like?
- Typically bold, loud, alert.
- Is the African Goose cold-hardy?
- Cold hardiness: Good.
- Can the African Goose handle heat?
- Heat tolerance: Fair.
- What is a African Goose good for?
- Kept mainly for meat.
- Does the African Goose go broody?
- This breed goes broody sometimes.
- Where does the African Goose originate from?
- The African Goose originates from China.
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