Franconian goose
The Franconian is a small, hardy blue goose from southern Germany, bred for meat and feathers.
The Franconian is a pure-bred goose breed in the PCGB Light class. Its origin is given as Franconia, Germany.
It is kept in light form. Recognised colours: Blue.
It lays white eggs.
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Identity
- Species
- Goose
- Type
- Pure breed
- PCGB class
- Light
- Origin
- Franconia, Germany
History
It developed on the flood plains of the Main and Fränkische Saale rivers in old Franconia. Farmers selected local small geese in blue, buff and pied for thrift and fast-growing goslings. In the early 2000s, Ernst Messinger and Martin Wirsching began refining it as a standard breed.
Appearance
Small and active. Blue is the main colour; buff and pied also occurred in the landrace.
Recognised colours
Blue
Size and weight
- Forms
- Light
Eggs
- Egg colour
- White
- Notes
- No egg figure was found in the sources.
Temperament
- In short
- Active
- Keeping notes
- BWA says it needs little feed in harsh winters and raises plenty of goslings.
Hardiness
Hardy
Broodiness
Raises good numbers of goslings
Flying
Not recorded yet.
Suitability
- Good to know
- Rare in the UK.
Conservation status (RBST)
Not on the Rare Breeds Survival Trust's priority list.
Breed club
- The Goose Club, umbrella · Website
Sources
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