Size and early maturity are the most important criteria when choosing a bird. It is these two factors that play a decisive role in the profitability of a business, and it is on them that you need to pay your primary attention. To date, there are more than 80 breeds where individuals grow up to 7-9 kilograms, but it is worth focusing on how much they gain this weight. If the bird takes 5 kilograms in 4-5 months, it will be much more profitable than growing heavyweights that reach 10 kg in 1-2 years. Feeding individuals will require a large amount of feed, and the profitability of the business will be completely negative. Let's look at the most "weighty", early maturing breeds

1. white-fronted goose. A relatively small specimen (when compared with heavyweight record holders), but quite early, resistant to any diseases, cold. He can gain his 3.6-4.1 kilograms in just 3 months, while the cost of his food is minimal. It is the closest to the wild way of life, since it was practically not modified. That is why it has extremely strong immunity, is an excellent option for lazy summer residents - minimal care for it. The meat is considered one of the most delicious, it is dietary, extremely tender, has a characteristic pleasant smell, which was appreciated by goose lovers. Delivered to restaurants and other establishments, it is of great value. The only negative is very expensive breeding specimens, but it is difficult to find them.
2. geese Tula. And known to almost everyone who has ever been involved in goose breeding, they are practical, profitable, extremely productive. Ganders grow up to 9 kg, for which many farmers liked this breed. Females are slightly smaller, about 7-8 kg, but their main advantage is precisely their precocity. For 50-55 days they can gain weight up to 5-6 kg, and without much care. All that needs to be done is to feed properly, as well as monitor the balance of vitamins in the body. Perhaps this is the only breed that combines incredible resistance to cold, disease and such big weight. The survival rate of the young is 96%, which is an excellent indicator, given that even after the incubator, almost all chicks survive to slaughter age. Egg production is very low, only 25 eggs / year, the main laying is in the middle of spring, when the air temperature warms up to +18 degrees. The laying hen is an excellent mother hen, does not leave the nest for a long time, brings out all the chicks. Tula the breed of geese is recommended for industrial farming. It is grown on almost every professional farm along with broiler species.
3. Kuban geese. They are considered among the most beautiful birds, have a characteristic black stripe on the back of the neck, a clearly colored head, a beautiful white bottom. This is a traditional color, but today there are many other colors. The main advantage of this breed is high precocity. Young animals easily gain 4 kilograms in 60 days, and reach 5 or more kg in 75 days. In addition, it is worth noting the very high egg production (considering that the main income from them is meat), which reaches 66-72 eggs / year. During the season (early-mid-spring) they can carry 1 egg / day, and almost all are fertilized (with proper mating birds). The survival rate of young animals is 95% in the period from a week of age to adults (5-6 months). They are very resistant to frost, as well as to many diseases, especially bacterial ones.
4. geese Large gray. Maximum weight Gray a male can reach up to 11 kilograms, and this is far from the limit, but the average individuals weigh 7-8 kg at the age of one year. Early maturity is also great. In 9 weeks they grow up to 5 kg, which makes poultry farming very effective. The profitability of the business is more than 100%, so they have attracted the attention of many farmers and amateur poultry farmers. Every year, the female lays up to 65 eggs, and the mass of one reaches 190 grams, they are very popular in restaurants and cafes, and have excellent nutritional value. The only negative is the low survival rate of goslings to puberty - only 83%. They are especially weak at a week of age and require careful care.
5. Demidov geese. This is the most common breed in the northern regions of Russia and some central regions. In appearance, this is an ordinary white bird with massive legs, a large wingspan, and a characteristic curve of the frontal part of the skull. But their main advantage is the fast terms of mass gain in the first 2 months. They are very beneficial to grow in industrial environment, as they do not require special care and develop according to the usual pattern and with a traditional diet. Adults reach 7-8 kilograms in 8-9 months, gaining a maximum of 4.6 kg in 8 weeks. Demidov laying hens produce up to 68 eggs per year, and almost all of them are fertilized in the spring. The mass of one egg reaches 190 grams (some 200, depending on the physiological characteristics of the female).
6. Toulouse geese. Just a godsend for lovers of fatty and tender meat. The bird grows about 9.5 kg (males) in just one year, has very fragrant and soft meat. At the age of 50-60 days, young animals can reach a weight of almost 6 kg, which makes them the most profitable option for doing business. Females carry 35 eggs per year, each weighing 180 grams. The Toulouse breed is most often used for crossbreeding with other species, resulting in very strong, disease-resistant individuals with a fairly large weight. Of particular value is the liver, which has an excellent taste and relatively large size.

The varieties described above are the most resistant to infections, sudden changes in temperature (withstand severe frosts and easily tolerate heat). They are the leaders of 80 different breeds and have proven themselves over many years of cultivation in many regions. If you need a stable income, it is better to give preference to one of the birds described above and grow it on an ongoing basis.

Meat breeds of broiler geese

Many believe that there is a certain category or even breeds that were bred for the purpose of obtaining meat and physiologically gain weight much faster than ordinary individuals. In fact, broilers are almost all meat varieties that carry very few eggs, but are heavy. They can be ordinary geese Comogory, growing by 7-8 kg, or even Italian geese, which are very often grown precisely for the purpose of quickly obtaining meat and for an egg.

Broilers can also be specially bred specimens (this is rare), experimentally crossed, which reach almost 6 kg, and in just 75 days, but often "broiler" is a way of feeding and keeping a bird, and not its type. It is closed for minimum area, are fed only high-calorie feeds and supplements, as a result of which body weight is gained much faster than all other organs develop. As a rule, this is a factory way of breeding and real farmers do not do this, as there are many "cons" this process. Firstly, the meat has very low taste qualities (compare those bought in the store and on the market), since the biological collagen fibers do not have time to harden and ripen. Secondly, they are very whimsical about the weather and do not live in the winter on the street, they often get sick and are not suitable for a normal life in the fence.

Each farmer chooses for himself whether to grow ordinary large breeds and naturally get 4 kg in 3-4 months, or take some untested or genetically modified product - lose regular customers in the sales market. As a rule, everyone tends to the first option. Moreover, broilers do not produce normal offspring (if at all), so they are not suitable for long-term rearing.

The most productive laying hen breeds

The sale of eggs has been incredibly popular lately, especially given their high cost and low acquisition costs. Everyone knows that a herd of chickens 100 pieces can bring about 7-8 thousand rubles net profit per month, and all you need is to collect eggs! Geese are less productive - you can get no more than 1 egg per day in April and May, then things go much worse. But the price, respectively, for such a product is much higher. They are taken by restaurants and other establishments where real gourmets will appreciate fried eggs weighing 200 grams! Consider the most productive laying hens in more detail.

1. Lindovskaya breed. Despite the fact that the main product that is obtained from them is meat, they are extremely productive in terms of egg production - about 70 pieces per year. This is a good indicator. Most of the "harvest" occurs in the middle of spring, although significant profits can also be made throughout the year. The weight of one reaches 210 grams!
2. Italian white. Layer-record holder among domestic heavyweights. She produces approximately 90 eggs per year (each weighing 190 grams), due to which she leaves many of her opponents behind. Many gourmets noted the excellent taste of the product, it is very popular in the market and is highly valued. The “Italian” herd can bring their owner a substantial profit, since in addition to the high productivity of individuals, they grow up to 6 kg and have very tasty and dietary meat. For 110 days of the month, ganders gain 5500 g.
3. Rhine.Some of the most productive individuals, give 95-100 eggs per year(1 piece can weigh up to 180 g, depending on the size of the laying hen), if they are properly fed, watered with calcium and vitamins. Need to ensure good conditions for masonry: a warm room, a cozy nest, abundant food. The geese themselves are small, about 3-4 kg, but they grow quite quickly, in 75 days, so they can also be grown for meat.

To do right choice you need to decide what you will do next, since it is impossible to combine high productivity in one whole, as well as a large amount of meat. If you choose something in between, then business efficiency will suffer significantly, it will not be higher than 45%.

Today there are many varieties of geese. Before you start breeding animals, you need to figure out which geese are considered the best. This article discusses the best breeds of birds so that you can make a choice.

The breed is exclusively for economic purposes. The bird is not practical. It is bred only for ornamental purposes, because it is very expensive to maintain due to the difficulty of breeding.

In Kholmogory geese, puberty occurs at three years, while they live for about 17 years. For poultry breeding to be profitable, it is necessary to adhere to the rules of hygiene, otherwise the birds may simply die.

The disadvantage of the breed lies in the low egg production - they give 10-15 eggs per year. They also have a low survival rate of offspring - up to 50%. Although these qualities are valued in the animal.

Large gray (Ukrainian) breed of geese

A variety of birds attracts with an extraordinary appearance. Geese are quickly fattened, unpretentious in care and food, have a large body, calm character and good health.

Adult geese can gain weight up to 7 kg, sometimes up to 9 kg. Females can lay up to 60 eggs per year, the hatchability of eggs is 70%. This is an excellent bird for fattening and fatty liver.

The animal has French roots. This bird is black in color, its weight reaches up to 12 kg, the goose weighs about 7 kg. The liver is also in demand, the weight of one product is up to 0.5 kg.

The goose is famous for its high growth rates, excellent weight gain, unpretentiousness in nutrition. Toulouses are valued for their rapid fat gain and down quality.

Disadvantages of the breed: low egg production and offspring survival rate, sensitivity to temperature changes, drafts, high humidity, lack of maternal instinct.

Italian white breed

This variety came from sunny Italy. Birds are accustomed to a warm climate, but they can perfectly adapt to any urban conditions. Birds attract attention with blue eyes, snow-white plumage, bright orange beak and paws.

It has a long neck, wings and tail. This breed can be characterized by harmonious addition. Italian White bird medium sizes. By 16 weeks, the goose is gaining weight up to 4 kg. During this period, you can send geese for slaughter. Adult birds can reach up to 6 kg. This breed is in demand for the preparation of smoked meat, since the goose does not tend to accumulate excess fat.

Brings up to 50 eggs per year, but sometimes up to 90 can be collected, as the breed quickly reaches puberty and starts laying early. Eggs can be collected twice a year. Of all the eggs, about 90% of the chicks hatch, most of which can boast of excellent health.

The breed is also in demand for making liver pate, collecting fluff and feathers. To negative sides birds of this breed include a complete lack of maternal instinct. It is unlikely that it will be possible to grow this breed without an incubator.

Legart Danish

Animals are often bred for down. For a year, up to 0.5 kg of fluff can be obtained from one bird. Starting from the age of 12 months, the fluff is cut off, repeating the procedure every one and a half months.

The Legard is an affectionate and sensitive bird that needs warmth and good care. You can feed the bird throughout the year with a monotonous diet. Concerning temperature regime, then it can be the same.

Disadvantages of the breed: low egg production, the minimum percentage of offspring survival, the need to grow birds in an incubator.

This is a fresh breed, bred by crossing the Italian and Shadrin goose. An adult male reaches up to 4-5 kg ​​of live weight, geese - up to 3.5-4 kg. For a year, a laying hen brings up to 45 eggs. Governor's geese are distinguished by good hatchability and survival - more than 95%. The breed has excellent egg production and high meat quality.

Chinese geese

A popular breed valued for its high egg production. In a year, one goose brings up to 100 eggs. In addition, Chinese geese are valued for their high quality meat. But geese are not very profitable to breed for meat, since the weight of an adult male reaches only about 4-5 kg.

The disadvantages of the breed are considered to be a poorly developed maternal instinct, as well as aggressiveness during the laying of eggs. It is important to closely monitor the livestock.

Mamut

Breed brought from Denmark. It is profitable to breed a bird for the sake of meat, the weight of a male reaches more than 13 kg, females - up to 9 kg. The advantage of birds is good egg production - about 50 eggs per year. Geese of this breed have good survival and viability. Disadvantages of the breed: poorly developed maternal instinct, the difficulty of transferring the absence of a reservoir.

Ural white geese

This bird has good immunity, they perfectly tolerate various weather and climatic conditions, which is steadfastly passed on to offspring. During the year, the female brings up to 50 eggs, the percentage of hatching is more than 80. The weight of the Ural white goose is not very large, adults reach about 5-6 kg.

Shadrinsk geese

It is difficult to call this bird not resistant to frost, but it is important to make floors in the house that will remain warm and dry. The optimum temperature for this breed is 18 degrees. The peculiarity of the bird is not pickiness in food. When breeding geese, the farmer focuses on getting meat, since their weight is about 6 kg. The meat of Shadrinsk geese is very tasty and healthy. Goose down is very hard and not in great demand.

The liver of the Shadrin goose reaches 400 g, therefore the birds are highly valued among breeders.

Tula bird

A breed with a low egg production rate, and the weight of geese reaches up to 6 kg. But the Tula geese are valued for their fighting qualities. Animals are easy to breed, because they are able to withstand not only severe frosts, but also extreme heat. They endure all conditions, but you need to carefully monitor their nutrition - excess weight can cause a fighter to lose shape.

Kuban gray geese

This breed was bred by crossing the Chinese and Gorky geese. The bird is no longer valued for meat, because the goose weighs around 5-6 kg, but for egg production - a laying hen produces up to 90 eggs per year, from which about 85% of the offspring are hatched. The advantage of the breed is the high survival rate of chicks. The disadvantages of the breed is the lack of maternal instinct, unwillingness to incubate eggs and raise chicks.

Linda

Linda's geese are valued for their quick weight gain - up to 7-8 kg. Geese reach sexual maturity at 8 months. They have an average egg production rate - a laying hen can bring 45-80 eggs per year. The down of birds is also considered valuable.

This is a good start for a beginner farmer. The Linda breed is good for unpretentiousness in food and care, the ability to quickly adapt to various weather conditions. With simple care, you can achieve 100% profitability.

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After chickens in poultry farming, geese occupy the second place in importance. And this is not surprising, because these birds have long been valued for their delicious liver and dietary meat.

Goose down is used in the production of bedding and, of course, geese attract the eye with their proud appearance.

For poultry farming, the main thing is to choose a profitable breed in order to recoup the maintenance costs.

But there are also connoisseurs of "goose" beauty, who select birds not only in terms of productivity, but also in terms of decorative properties.

Consider the most common breeds of geese in domestic poultry farming.

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Classification

Currently, more than twenty-five breeds are considered the most common, all of them have their own characteristics and advantages.

They are classified into three types:

1. Heavy - meat direction.
2. Medium - decorative.
3. Light - for breeding for industrial purposes.

Meat is bred to obtain expensive goose liver and dietary meat. Individuals of the meat direction have a significant mass, and therefore are in demand precisely in domestic poultry farming.

Decorative ones are rare. Only collectors can afford such individuals, since their cost is extremely high.

Industrial are intended for cultivation on large enterprises. Light breeds have a high survival rate of offspring and good egg production.

Do not forget that geese give a tasty and heavy egg. This product is valued restaurant business and is considered a delicacy.

Some poultry farmers, in order to increase profitability, select breeds of geese with maximum egg production.

Meat direction

Domestic meat geese should have two of the most important qualities: large size and precocity.

More than 80 meat varieties are known with a mass of up to 7 kg - 9 kg. But not all of them have the quality of precocity.

Agree, if the bird gains 4 kg - 5 kg of weight by the age of five months, it will become more profitable investment than the content of heavy rocks weighing 10 kg by the age of two.

And if early-ripening geese also have high egg production, then you don’t have to worry about the profitability of the economy.

However, the choice of breed remains with the breeder. Below you will find descriptions of both early maturing and slow growing meat species.

Tula geese

There is an opinion that the Tula breed was bred specifically for goose fighting in the XIIIV century.

Fighting qualities were improved by selecting the most aggressive and strongest individuals.

Species signs of the breed: powerful chest, widely spaced paws, strong neck. A distinctive feature is the hump nose.

The color is gray with a characteristic clay tint or white without unnecessary impurities.

There are several varieties according to the shape of the beak:

• Rogan - with a concave beak and carob-shaped bone formations;
• Steep-nosed - the bend of the beak forms a single line with the head;
• Straight-nosed - a beak without a hump.

The main disadvantages are slow growth and low weight. The bird grows up to two years and rarely exceeds 7-8 kg of weight, and the standard weight of geese is 5.5 kg. Egg production is also low - for a year there are only 25 eggs weighing up to 150 g / 1 egg.

The advantages include incredible cold resistance and strong immunity. The survival rate of offspring is high - 96%.

Tula laying hens are good hens, they do not leave the nest for a long time and bring the hatching process to the end.

Birds are valued as a fighting breed. They become as strong as possible by the age of five and must be able to fight with their wings. Bloodshed and biting during fights is not allowed.

They are not demanding, but they need space for breeding: large pastures and ponds in which they swim even in frost.

Kholmogory

The oldest Russian breed, obtained by crossing Arzamas and Chinese geese.

It is considered the most profitable for small farms, the purpose of which is their own provision, sale of surpluses and small wholesale.

Kholmogory are in gray or white color. White geese have a bright red beak, in gray geese the beak is similar to plumage - a dark gray color.

Birds of strong build, specific features - a bump in the frontal part, a special curvature of the beak, folds in the abdomen, a sub-beak growth called a purse.

Advantages:

• precocity;
• undemanding to the content;
• resistance to;
• developed maternal instinct;
• pasture feeding;
• quality meat.

The disadvantages include low egg production - for a year up to 30 weighing 180 - 200 g / 1 egg. By the age of three months, Kholmogory weigh already 4 - 4.5 kg, adult geese gain weight of 10 - 12 kg, geese - about 8 kg.

Note! Keeping Kholmogory geese is impossible without access to the reservoir. Without a reservoir, they lag behind in development and grow more slowly.

Lindovskie

Motherland - Nizhny Novgorod Region. Lindow geese were officially recognized in 1994, and today they are recognized as the best in the world poultry industry.

Popularity is due to the following advantages:

• precocity - young animals are gaining weight almost twice as fast compared to similar meat breeds;
• high oviposition - for all the time 70 eggs, for a year about 50, 140 - 170 g / 1 egg;
• high viability - 70% - 80%;
• strong immunity of individuals;
• high fertilization - 90%;
• good adaptability - easily tolerates both heat and frost;
• peaceful character;
• quality meat of dietary properties.

Unfortunately, there are also disadvantages, the main of which is the tendency of chickens to diseases with hymenolepitosis and beriberi.

The color of the Lindowskie geese is white, the build is massive, there is a characteristic bump on the head. By the age of three months, and sometimes much earlier, the young are already gaining 4 kg of weight. At the age of five months, their weight reaches the mark of 7 kg, and by the year it increases to 11 kg.

Toulouse

Toulouse breed is recognized as the most productive. It is she who owns the largest individuals, and the liver is recognized as a delicacy.

Bred by French breeders by crossing the most productive breeds.

As a result, the Toulousans have no competition in performance.

The color of the head is gray, the plumage of the chest and neck is light gray, the feathers on the wings are with black edging, the abdomen is covered with a white feather.

The beak is straight with an orange color. The bird is squat, strong body is located on strong legs. The breed is slow and passive.

There are two types:

1. Purse type - with characteristic folds in the base of the head, is characterized by low activity.
2. Walletless look - without characteristic folds at the head, more prolific and active look.

Bred in industrial conditions, where an adult can weigh up to 11 kg. At home, the weight does not exceed 10 kg, for a goose 7.5 - 8 kg.

Toulouse quickly build up fat and give a delicious liver up to 500 g per individual.

They do not have high egg production. For the entire period, no more than 40 pieces are given, for a year - up to 30 eggs weighing 150 - 200 g / 1 egg. Hatching results rarely exceed 60%, so offspring are obtained by incubating eggs.

Danish Legart

Early maturing breed. At the age of two months, young animals weigh 6 kg, despite the fact that feed intake is 20% less compared to similar heavyweights. Advantages: good immunity, high survival rate, adaptability to weather factors.

In addition to meat, Danish Legarts provide up to 0.5 kg of high-quality down, which is used in light industry.

They are calm, do not differ in fighting qualities, get used to people well, willingly make contact.

Species features include a fat fold in the abdomen, yellow paws and a beak of a similar color, blue eyes, snow-white plumage without impurities.

Geese Legart are lightweight - only 5 kg - 7 kg, ganders are larger - 8 kg.

Note! Danish Legart is extraordinarily beautiful and has a stately gait. Often they are purchased because of the decorative properties.

The disadvantage is considered to be low egg productivity - up to 40 eggs per year. Poultry breeders will not be pleased with the low hatchability of offspring (55% - 65%), moreover, Legart chicks are weak and require special care, vaccination, and vitamin supplements. However, young animals grow rapidly, and adults have excellent immunity.

We have covered the most common meat breeds, but if an option for a personal compound is not found, view the following types of meat geese:

Egg-bearing goose breeds

Gorky, Lindovskaya, Large gray breeds are distinguished by good egg production, but geese are the leaders in the number of eggs laid:

1. Kuban.
2. Italian.
3. Chinese.

Individuals of these breeds do not have large dimensions, but high egg production and excellent meat quality compensate for this shortcoming.

Note! Italian and Kuban are light breeds, they are used in industrial poultry farming due to their small weight, high egg production, and good offspring hatchability.

Kuban

Homeland - Kuban, most common in the Krasnodar Territory and adjacent regions. Individuals are not large, with a massive head.

The plumage is gray with a brown tint. A characteristic brown stripe runs from the beak to the body. In the frontal part above the beak there is a species cone.

The mass of adult geese rarely exceeds the figure of 5.5 kg, females are approximately 1 kg less.

Three-month-old birds reach 3.5 - 3.7 kg. The breed is early. Egg production - 85 - 95 eggs in 2 cycles.

Italian

Homeland - Italy, brought to the territory of the post-Soviet space from the Czechoslovak Republic in 1975.

Compact build, with a thickened neck, broad chest. The paws are orange, the beak is of a similar color, the plumage is white.

Grown for harvesting the liver. With a carcass weight of an adult goose of 7 kg, the mass of the liver is 400 - 500 g.

Geese weigh no more than 6 kg. By the age of two months, the young are gaining up to 4.0 kg of weight. Egg production rates are high - in two years 80 - 90 eggs.

Chinese

Asian origin, the breed underlies many modern hybrids. Distribution in European countries ah received in the XVIII century.

Outwardly, they are attractive birds, the colorful plumage of which comes in two colors: brown and gray.

The contrast between the light belly and the dark plumage of the upper part looks spectacular. They have miniature builds.

The gander weighs about 5 kg, the female - 4.5. In a year, the "Chinese" give about 75 large eggs.

Decorative rocks

Ornamental geese are rare, and it is almost impossible to meet brightly colored creatures in households. The most famous of the decorative ones are:

• Geese Egyptian (Nile);
• Geese Curly breed.

Egyptian

Egyptian geese are called Nile geese, as well as "Indoges". Interestingly, the closest relatives of the Indoges are ducks, but outwardly they look more like compact geese.

The Nile breed is considered wild, but has tender meat that is not inferior in taste to domestic breeds. Inldogusi keep well on the water and dive, run fast and fly. At home, they are the subject of hunting.

In Europe, they are bred only by connoisseurs. Birds need space and conditions that mimic their natural habitat. In small areas, they may attack neighboring bird species. Rushing all year round, the female sits on the clutch after the last egg is laid, so the chicks appear at the same time.

The color is pale brown, the head is light, the eyes have a colorful border, which suggests the Egyptian pharaohs. Adults reach a weight of 10 kg. Not recommended for breeding by inexperienced poultry farmers.

Curly

Decorative bird with lush, curly plumage. Rare in Russia.

The breed is considered unique, it is almost impossible to buy young animals.

Birds are compact, no more than 5 kg in weight.

The second name - Tape geese, is derived from the long, wide tail feathers.

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What is valued in geese? Meat, eggs, fluff, longevity?

What to be guided by when choosing your breed for breeding? There are many varieties of birds, some radically different from their counterparts. In this article, we will consider the best types of geese for home breeding and personal farming.

Kholmogory goose

Kholmogory breed - is exclusively for economic purposes. Not practical. It is bred exclusively for decorative purposes because it is expensive to maintain due to the complexity of breeding.

Sexual maturity occurs at the age of 3 years, life expectancy reaches 17 years.

Maintaining hygiene should be a priority. Since not following the rules of hygiene can lead to the death of the Kholmogory goose.

The disadvantages include: low productivity (10-15 eggs per year) and offspring survival (up to 50%), although this makes the bird more valuable.

Kholmogory breed does not differ in productivity and survival of offspring

Large Ukrainian gray

Ukrainian gray or as they are also called large gray. It is a young breed with a large gray body and brightly colored beak and paws. It is one of the most preferred among farmers. They are quickly fattened, unpretentious in care and food, prolific and strong in health.

Within the breed are divided into:

• Ukrainian
• Tambov
• Ural.

An adult species gains up to 7, and sometimes up to 9 kg of live weight, and females can lay up to 60 eggs per year, the hatchability of eggs is about 70%, which is good. This is an excellent fattening bird for a fatty liver.

Ukrainian gray is gaining up to 9 kg of weight

Toulouse

The Toulouse bird has French roots. The weight of the black Toulouse reaches 12 kg, the geese up to 7 kg of live weight. The liver is also in demand, the weight of one copy reaches 500 grams.

It is famous for high growth rates, good weight gain, unpretentiousness to feed. Toulouse also have good indicators of gaining fat reserves and fluff.

Flaws: sensitivity to temperature changes, drafts, high humidity and almost no maternal instinct.

Italian white

The Italian white arrived in the USSR in the 70s from Czechoslovakia, where it came from sunny Italy. Despite the warm climate familiar to this bird, they perfectly adapted to our weather conditions. Blue-eyed with snow-white plumage, bright orange beak and paws.

The size and shape of the body, the length of the neck, wings and tail - everything is harmoniously folded, the average size does not allow us to classify this breed as either large or small, this is the golden mean in a snow-white version.

By 2 months, he is gaining about 4 kg. It's time to sell the meat. Adults weigh about 6 kg. Perfect for smoking, as this bird does not tend to accumulate excess fat.

Egg production is 45-50 eggs per year, but up to 90 eggs can be collected, since the breed quickly reaches puberty and starts laying early, eggs can be collected twice a year.

Of all the eggs, approximately 90% can hatch, of which more than 70% will have excellent health. The breed is also used for making liver pate, collecting fluff and feathers.

Productive age up to 5 years.

Disadvantages: there is absolutely no maternal instinct, without an incubator it is unlikely that this breed will be grown.

Legart Danish

The main purpose of breeding is fluff. For a year, he can give up to 500 grams of fluff. Starting from the age of one and repeat the procedure every one and a half months.

Legard is an affectionate and sensitive bird, loves warmth and stability in care, the diet is monotonous throughout the year, as well as the temperature regime.

Flaws: low egg laying rates, poor survival rate of offspring, the need for incubation rearing.

Legart geese love warmth and stability in care.

The breed is quite fresh. They were bred by crossing the Shadrinskaya and Italian birds. The weight of an adult male is 4-5 kg, the female carries about 45 eggs per year. Good hatchability and survival (over 95%).

The species has good characteristics both in terms of egg production and meat quality.

Governor's geese are distinguished by good survival

One of the breeds that are bred for eggs. One female lays up to 100 eggs per year, which is not much less than a chicken. The quality of the meat is highly valued, but it is not profitable to keep for the sake of meat, since the weight of an adult male is only 4-5 kg.

Flaws: not particularly developed maternal instinct. And increased aggression during the laying of eggs. You should keep a closer eye on the tribe.

The Chinese breed is one of the progenitors of many breeds.

Chinese geese are aggressive when laying eggs.

Mamut

The breed was brought from Denmark. The weight of an adult female is up to 9 kg, and a male is more than 13 kg. High egg production for birds - about 50 eggs, good survival and viability of offspring - up to 82%.

But weak maternal instinct. It is difficult to tolerate the absence of a reservoir.

A breed with excellent immunity, tolerance to various weather and climatic conditions, stably transmitting selective qualities to offspring.

During the year, the female lays about 50 eggs, the percentage of hatching is more than 80%, the survival rate of the brood is very high up to 95%, the weight of the Ural whites is not large, adults reach a weight in the range of 5-6 kg.

Ural white geese carry about 50 eggs a year

Shadrinskiye

Shabrinsky bird does not belong to the pampered. However, floors should be kept dry and warm. Comfortable temperature for this species is around 18 degrees.

Not picky about food. Being engaged in this breed, the farmer relies on meat, since the down of the Shadrin goose is quite hard and is not in great demand.

An adult weighs about 6 kg, not much for a male, but the meat is high quality and highly prized, making this bird attractive to breeders. The liver is also in good demand. The weight of the liver reaches 400 grams.

Shadrinsky goose is a meat breed

Tula bird

The weight of the Tula geese is about 6 kg, the egg production is the smallest, so why are they valued? The fact is that this is the only fighting breed. Breeding it is not difficult, Tula birds can swim even in severe frosts, the heat will not break them either. As true fighters, they endure all conditions, but you still have to follow the diet. Gaining excess weight threatens to lose the form of a fighter.

The Tula breed of geese can swim in the water even in frost

Kuban gray

The Kuban bird was bred by crossing Gorky and Chinese geese. The weight of an adult goose fluctuates around 5-6 kg. During the year, females carry up to 90 eggs, from which about 75-85% of the offspring are hatched. The survival rate of goslings is 85%.

Bad mothers do not like to incubate eggs and care for offspring.

Kuban gray geese do not care for offspring

The weight of an individual reaches 7-8 kg. Sexual maturity at 8 months. 90% egg fertility with 80% hatchability. Egg production 45-70 eggs. Lind is bred not only for meat, but also for fluff.

Perfect for the beginner farmer. Geese are not whimsical in food and care, they quickly adapt to any weather conditions. Profitability reaches 100% with simple care.

To maintain good health, it is important to ensure the presence of a large amount of water in the drinkers.

Profitability of Linda Geese - 100%

Toulouse

Flaws: the conditions of detention are tough. At least 20 degrees of heat, no drafts, maintaining humidity. Low egg production and offspring survival rate.

Arzamas

The weight of the goose is 6-6.5 kg, the female carries about 30 eggs per year, of which about 85% will hatch.

Geese are not whimsical in care, have a good appetite and digestion, are not pampered, and are quite hardy. This bird has a well-developed maternal instinct and excellent hens come out of the geese.

Arzamas geese are excellent brood hens

Depending on the goal pursued by the farmer, the sale of meat, the collection of eggs or fluff, you should choose your breed of geese and carefully monitor the maintenance of the livestock. Hygiene, proper nutrition and animal care will ensure the profitability and pleasant chores of the goose breeder.

Regardless of the geese, it is important to maintain hygiene in the bird's home. The floor must be dry and warm.

Many are trying to get involved in poultry farming so that the family can eat fresh meat without chemical additives. The lesson is not too difficult, but still requires certain knowledge.

For example, which breed of geese will be more productive? What kind of care do these birds require?

General information

Geese are one of the most ancient domestic bird breeds. They were grown before for the sake of meat, fluff and delicious liver, which is still considered a delicacy. Previously, fighting geese were also bred. According to historians, the first breeds were kept by the ancient Greeks before the beginning of our era. At the same time, the appearance of these pets remained almost the same.

Breeds began to form in Europe, main goal was to increase the weight. Today, some birds can reach 12 kg. Taking in the spring 20 heads of young animals, by the beginning of winter you can get up to 100 kg of meat. Egg production is not too high - on average no more than 30 eggs. But these birds gain weight well on ordinary grass, they can be grown on a paddock. Geese love water, but a regular bath dug into the ground can also suit them. Having a place to walk, they will be quite happy. The benefit from keeping this bird can reach up to 100%.

The desire of the farmer to increase the efficiency of his labor and to get those breeds of geese for home breeding is understandable, from which you can get more meat. In the former USSR, about 30 species were bred, today they are divided into large, medium (for household plots) and small ones - mostly decorative geese.

Gallery: large breeds of geese (25 photos)

The largest breeds

Lindovskaya breed. It is also called Gorky. The basis was taken by local birds, which were repeatedly crossed with the Chinese and others. The purpose of selection was to increase fertility, which was achieved. The mass of a goose reaches 7 kg, a goose - up to 8 kg.

Perhaps the largest geese among Russian breeds. They combine a large mass with high egg production (up to 50 eggs per year, but if the conditions are good, then these numbers are higher). Almost all young animals can be saved, hatchability in the incubator reaches 85%. Lindow's geese are white and can be recognized by the bump on their foreheads. The beak is curved, under it there is a fold of skin, like on the stomach.

White geese of the Lindovskaya breed are considered precocious. Already at 8 months, the offspring are able to reproduce and increase their mass by 40 times from the moment they are born. A valuable quality is that the bird does not stop growing during molting (late summer - autumn), when there are many natural food sources. Goslings are sent for walking as early as a month and a half. This variety of geese is very popular not only in Russia, but throughout the world.

Toulouse breed — ​ the name indicates the country of origin, it is France. Breeding French birds is considered profitable, because already in 2 months they reach a mass of about 4 kg. Toulouses are not very mobile, so they should not be kept on the run, it is better to prepare a dry and reliable paddock. Plumage color - gray with white. Within the breed, there are several varieties - with "purses" on the beak and without them. The larger the representatives, the less fecundity they have and the worse the incubation instinct is expressed.

Ganders are able to reach a mass of up to 10 kg, geese - 8 kg. The liver weighs half a kilo if the goal is fattening for restaurants. However, all the positive qualities of the Toulouse geese can be lost in the wrong climate. They do not tolerate dampness and cold weather very well. Therefore, they should be kept only in warm regions.

Kholmogory breed. Meat poultry. It is believed that the Chinese and Arzamaz lines were taken as the basis. First mentioned at the end of the XIX, therefore, it was bred earlier.

Today there are 2 main directions in the breed.

• The first - birds with a long orange beak, a hump on the nose.
• Representatives of the second line, on the contrary, have a dark and short beak.

Coloring can be white, gray and mixed. Kholmogory residents can live 17 years, which is almost three times longer than the average life expectancy of a goose. But they reach maturity only in the 3rd year of life. Weight reaches 12 kg, but this breed cannot be called early and prolific.

Other Popular Breeds

In the second half of the last century, they were bred Kuban geese. By crossing the Chinese breed and the Gorky breed, the breeders got birds of medium size, but with a high breeding ability. A goose can bring from 80 to 120 eggs per year. By the third month, goslings weigh more than 3 kg. The breed has survivability, 80% of chicks are hatched.

The weight of adult birds is from 5 to 6 kg. They are found mainly in warm regions of Russia. The Kuban goose is outwardly very beautiful - it has a black stripe along the neck, a dark beak, grayish-brown plumage with white stripes on the body. White stripes on the chest indicate impurities - many farmers are trying to make the Kuban more "heavy". The head is large, there is a "purse" on the neck.

Italian breed although it was bred in a warm coastal climate, it took root perfectly in Russia. Livestock breeders liked its characteristics:

• relatively high egg production (more than 40 eggs per cycle);
• fast growth and good survival of young animals.

Description of Italian geese can be found on almost every site about farming, because they are very common in our country.

The average weight of the gander is 6-7 kg, the geese are slightly less - 5-6. The bird does not have folds under the beak or outgrowths on it. The neck is of medium length, but thick. The body is wide, the head is small. Italian white geese are also valued for the size of the liver, which in an adult reaches 600 g. It is she who is the goal of fattening for many farmers. It is also beneficial to slaughter the young, because by the age of 2 months the chicks reach a weight of 4 kg. The Italian purebred goose can be exclusively white, interspersed with other colors indicate crossing.

often used by breeders. For example, they were used to derive the Kuban, Kholmogory lines. As the name suggests, the bird comes from China. The breed is quite ancient, it is believed that it comes from wild waterfowl that were tamed in Manchuria.

It appeared in Europe in the 18th century. Relatively small weight (4 - 5 kg) is compensated by a high reproductive capacity - the female brings 80 eggs per year, although the incubation instinct is poorly developed. The high quality meat makes this species very popular. There are two types of color: brown and white. Both have a large bump on the beak. Browns are easily recognizable by the stripe that runs along the neck and the entire body.

The body of Chinese birds is noticeably raised in front, the chest is round. The general lines of the structure can be called graceful - a beautiful goose will decorate any farm.

decorative types

Description of geese, which are bred as pets, can be found infrequently. Perhaps because this hobby requires additional space, a separate room and certain conditions of detention. One of the most popular types is tape or curly goose.

It is white in color, has unusual feathers - they do not lie flat, but curl. Therefore, it seems that the bird is wearing a fluffy white skirt.

The character is flexible and calm - these birds do not make noise, they are small in size.

Average weight - 5 kg. Although their meat is tasty and not very fatty, they are still bred more often for the sake of beauty. After all, the tape breed grows very slowly and does not differ in high productivity. Decorative breeds of domestic geese are quite rare, they are sold in special nurseries.

Enough rare view — indogus, or nile goose. Found in Africa, there are populations in a number of European countries. It actually belongs to the duck family, but during the flight it resembles geese, for which it got its name.

The bird is very beautifully colored: the chest is yellow-brown, there are spots of a yellowish tint on the sides. On the neck there is a brown stripe in the form of a ring, in harmony with the color of the wings. The ends of the flight feathers are rich black in color, there are white patterns on the wings. A very showy bird.

Geese are quite noisy pets, growing them requires a lot of space, the presence of grain and combined feed. However, the work of the farmer fully pays off over time.

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