What goose breeds are raised in rural areas? Introduction to eight major goose breeds
China currently has many goose breeds; 12 are listed in the National Farm Animal Breed Record alone, plus some breed variants, so it is fair to say goose resources are very abundant. Geese are raised in many rural areas, and to achieve farming returns from goose raising, you need to choose a good breed, as breed is the main factor determining returns. So today the editor will recommend eight goose breeds suitable for rural farming. Let's take a look.
1. Lion-head Goose
The Lion-head Goose, China's only large goose breed and Asia's only large goose breed, originated in Guangdong Province. At 60 days it can weigh over 5 kg, and an adult male goose can weigh over 10 kg.
2. Zhedong White Goose
The Zhedong White Goose grows quickly in its early stage. Under grazing conditions, it weighs 3.5 kg at 60 days and 3.7 kg at 70 days, when it can be sold.
3. Sichuan White Goose
The Sichuan White Goose, of which the Kaijiang White Goose is especially well known, has a large body (3-4 kg), good feather quality (pure white all over), high feather yield (100-200 g of feathers per goose), tender meat, a high laying rate and fast growth, and is a high-quality raw material for down garment processing.
4. Wuzong Goose
The Wuzong Goose belongs to the duck family and is produced on both banks of the Beijiang River in Qingyuan City, Guangdong Province, so it is also called the Qingyuan Goose. Authentic Houjie roast goose uses this goose.
5. Taihu Goose
The Taihu Goose originated in the Taihu area of the Yangtze River Delta. An adult male goose weighs 4 kg. Its down is pure white, light and soft, with good elasticity and strong warmth retention, and has high economic value and a high down yield; each goose can produce 200-250 g of down.
6. Huoyan Goose
The Huoyan Goose grows rapidly in its early stage, reaching an average weight of 3.5 kg by 5 months of age. It is known for its excellent laying performance; females begin laying at 8-9 months of age, producing 120-180 eggs per year, with eggs weighing 120-140 g, making it the first choice for people making salted duck eggs.
7. Rhine Goose
The Rhine Goose originated in the Rhineland region of Germany and is known for its high egg production. This breed has strong adaptability and a wide range of feed, with a medium body size. An adult male goose weighs about 5-6 kg, and it is relatively suitable for large goose farms producing commercial meat-type young geese.
8. Landes Goose
The Landes Goose is a breed from France and is also the goose breed most suited today to producing goose fatty liver in the world. The young geese of this breed grow rapidly, reaching 4.5 kg by 8 weeks of age. After fattening, adult geese can weigh over 10 kg. Females produce 35-40 eggs per year, with eggs weighing 180-200 g. Its reproductive capacity is relatively low, but its down yield is high, and it tolerates manual plucking well, and can be plucked 2 times per year, with an average annual down yield of 0.4 kg per goose. Under appropriate conditions, after 20 days of fattening, the fatty liver can reach 700-800 g.
The above are the eight major goose breeds suitable for rural farming. China has a relatively long history of goose raising, and in many areas people choose goose breeds according to local farming habits and living conditions. Friends who want to raise geese can learn about the above breeds.
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