How much does a goose weigh?

Goose is a kind of bird Antheriformes duck family animal, is considered to be the first kind of poultry domesticated by human beings, China goose comes from swan goose, European goose comes from grey goose, grows fast, lives longer than other poultry, weighs 4~15 kg, inhabits in ponds and other waters nearby, is good at swimming, the main varieties are lion-headed goose, Taihu goose, etc., let's take a look at how much a goose weighs!

How much does a goose weigh?

Goose breeds are different, age is different, weight is also different. Geese are divided into three categories according to their body weight: large, medium and small. The male geese of small breeds weigh 3.7~5.0 kg and the female geese weigh 3.1~4.0 kg, such as Taihu goose, Wuzong goose, Yongkang gray goose, Huo goose and seed goose in China. The male goose of medium breed goose weighs 5.1~6.5 kg and the female goose 4.4~5.5 kg, such as Zhejiang East White Goose, Wanxi White Goose, Xupu Goose, Sichuan White Goose, Yan Goose, Yili Goose, etc. in China, Rhine Goose in Germany, etc. The gander of large breed goose weighs 10~12 kg, and the female goose weighs 6~10 kg, such as China's lion head goose, France's Toulouse goose, Lande goose, etc.

The largest goose

Toulouse goose. Toulouse goose, also known as Simone goose, Toulouse goose, etc., is the largest goose species in the world. It is native to Toulouse town in southwest France. It has a large head, a sharp beak, a thick and short neck, a wide and deep body, a developed throat bag and abdominal bag, gray brown feathers, red abdomen, orange-red beak, shin and web. Adult gander weighs 10~12 kg, female goose weighs 8~10 kg, and annual eggs are produced.

Common species of geese

1. Lion-headed goose: Lion-headed goose is the only large-scale goose species in China. It is named after the developed lion-headed sarcoma on the forehead and cheek. The adult gander weighs 8.85 kg and the female 7.86 kg. The age of first parturition is 160~180 days, and generally controlled at 220~250 days. The first egg produced 24 eggs per year, with an average egg weight of 176 grams and a milky white eggshell.

2. Taihu goose: Taihu goose is native to Taihu Lake area of Yangtze River Delta. The body shape is medium and small, the adult male goose weighs 4.33 kg, the adult female goose weighs 3.23 kg respectively, the laying performance is good, the annual average is 84.6, the high reaches 123. The average egg weight is 135.3 g, and the eggshell color is relatively consistent, almost all white

3. Emden Goose: Emden Goose is native to Emden City in the west of the Federal Republic of Germany. The female goose starts to lay eggs at about 10 months old. The average annual laying eggs are 10~30, the egg weight is 160~200 grams, and the eggshell is thick and white. Goose nesting sex is strong. Adult gander weighs 9 - 15 kg and female 8 - 10 kg. Fattening performance is good, meat quality is good, used for producing high quality goose oil and meat.

4. Simon goose: Simon goose is the largest goose species in the world. It was domesticated and bred by grey goose in the early 19th century. It originated in the suburb of Toulouse in southern France and is mainly distributed in southwest France. The age of laying is 305 days. The annual production of eggs is 30~40, the average egg weight is 170~200 grams, and the eggshell is milky white. Male goose sex drive is stronger, female goose nest sex is not strong. The adult gander weighs 12 - 14 kg and the female 9 - 10 kg. After forced feeding, the average fat liver weight of each goose can reach more than 1.0 kg, and the maximum fat liver weight can reach 1.8 kg.