Scania goose

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Scania geese with goslings

The Scania Goose (Swedish: Skånegås) is a breed of domestic geese originating in Scania in Sweden.

Origin[]

The Scania goose is a landrace around the towns of and in Scania, in the south of Sweden. The breed was standardised in the 1920s. In 2011 there were 172 registered animals in Sweden.[1]

Description[]

The Scania goose is a large breed similar to the Pomeranian goose, derived ultimately from the greylag goose. The breed is hardy enough to spend the whole year out of doors in southern Sweden.[2] The plumage is white with brown-grey head, neck, back, thighs and rump feathers. The beak and legs are orange;[2] the beak has a flesh-coloured tip.[3] Ganders weigh 7–11 kg, females weigh 6.5–8 kg,[1] making it the largest and heaviest breed in Sweden.[2] They lay around 20–30(–40) eggs and can live for over 30 years. The grey-white egg weighs 200 g.[1][3] The breed is generally calm and makes good parents.[3]

References[]

  1. ^ a b c "Scania Goose". Swedish society of old native poultry (Svenska Lanthönsklubben). 2011. Retrieved 2011-09-29.
  2. ^ a b c "Skånegås" (in Swedish). Fredriksdal. Archived from the original on 13 July 2015. Retrieved 13 July 2015.
  3. ^ a b c "Scania Goose or South Sweden Goose or Skånegås". Feathersite. Retrieved 13 July 2015.

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