Goose, African
Animal facts
Size.
These geese can range in weight from around 16 pounds to 26 pounds in some large exhibition birds. When standing up straight these birds can reach heights of around 1 meter.
Habitat and Distribution.
This goose breed is a domesticated breed which does not have a natural range. It is a breed which originates from South East China.
Age.
The average lifespan of these birds is between 10 and 15 years.
Diet
These vegetarian geese feed mostly on seeds and grasses, however being domesticated they are mainly fed on commercialy available bird feeds.
Groups and Breeding.
On average the females will lay between 10 and 20 eggs per season however some American breeders have reported as many as 40 eggs per season. These birds seem happiest when kept in pairs or trios, as opposed to keeping them in larger flocks.
Threats.
This goose is fairly commonly bred both commercially and privately keeping its numbers at a constant level, and its only real threat comes from breeders who cross breed it with other geese to improve or change their look or weight etc, which could eventually make it difficult to find pure bred African geese.
Interesting fact's.
It was first recognised as its own breed in 1874.