Pomeranian goose
The Pomeranian is a German market goose and the only Greylag breed selected for a single-lobed paunch.
The Pomeranian is a pure-bred goose breed in the PCGB Medium class. Its origin is given as Pomerania (now north-east Germany and north-west Poland).
It is kept in medium form. Recognised colours: Greyback (saddleback, most popular in the UK), Grey, White. Typical adult weights: gander about 8.2–10.9 kg and goose about 7.3–9.1 kg.
Expect roughly 35–70 eggs a year, with white shells. It is mainly kept for the table.
Compiled from poultryclub.org, domestic-waterfowl.co.uk, poultrykeeper.com, waterfowl.org.uk, en.wikipedia.org. See sources
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Identity
- Species
- Goose
- Type
- Pure breed
- PCGB class
- Medium
- Origin
- Pomerania (now north-east Germany and north-west Poland)
- Kept for
- Table
History
Farmers in Pomerania developed it from about 1500, and it was officially recognised in 1912. America admitted it in 1977 as the Saddleback Pomeranian, and Britain in 1982.
Appearance
Germany standardises White, Grey and Greyback, and Greyback is the usual UK colour. It has a bold head and an orange-pink bill. Wikipedia gives an average of about 16 lb.
Recognised colours
Greyback (saddleback, most popular in the UK), Grey, White
Size and weight
- Forms
- Medium
- Gander
- 8.2–10.9 kg
- Goose
- 7.3–9.1 kg
Eggs
- Eggs a year
- 35–70
- Egg colour
- White
- Notes
- The British Waterfowl Association says good strains can lay more than 70.
Temperament
- Keeping notes
- BWA photographs show ganders defending their flock.
Hardiness
Not recorded yet.
Broodiness
Not recorded yet.
Flying
Not recorded yet.
Suitability
- Good to know
- Traditionally prized for breast meat.
Conservation status (RBST)
Not on the Rare Breeds Survival Trust's priority list.
Breed club
- The Goose Club, umbrella · Website
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