🪿 Goose breed

Toulouse Goose

Meat Origin: France

Toulouse Goose at a glance

Eggs / year ~30≈ approx
Egg color White
Egg size X-large
Cold hardiness Excellent
Heat tolerance Fair
Size ♂ 20 lb · ♀ 18 lb≈ approx
Temperament Calm · Docile
Space / bird ~18 sq ft
Purpose Meat
Broodiness Sometimes
Origin France

Sources: APA Standard of Perfection / Livestock Conservancy · Livestock Conservancy / hatchery averages. Blank fields are left empty — never invented.

Pros & cons

Pros

  • +Very cold-hardy
  • +Docile & good with families
  • +Good meat bird

Cons

  • Light layer — few eggs
  • Less heat-tolerant — needs shade

Derived from the specs above — not opinion.

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Toulouse Goose — frequently asked questions

How many eggs does a Toulouse Goose lay per year?
About 30 eggs per year (approximate; varies by strain and care).
What color eggs does a Toulouse Goose lay?
white.
How big does a Toulouse Goose get?
males about 20 lb, females about 18 lb.
What is the Toulouse Goose temperament like?
Typically calm, docile.
Is the Toulouse Goose cold-hardy?
Cold hardiness: Excellent.
Can the Toulouse Goose handle heat?
Heat tolerance: Fair.
What is a Toulouse Goose good for?
Kept mainly for meat.
Does the Toulouse Goose go broody?
This breed goes broody sometimes.
Where does the Toulouse Goose originate from?
The Toulouse Goose originates from France.

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