buff backed geese 

History;
Appearance:Plump goose with no keel. Back slightly convex approximately 60% wider than the depth ie long bodied. Tail Short carried almost horizontal. Blue eyed bill and legs orange .


       
Country Of Origin;. ........Europe

Carriage; . . compact and docile
       
Purpose;...........Eggs.....Meat...Broody..

 Egg Colour .....................white
       
 Egg Numbers............. Will lay at least 30 eggs in a season

Breed Defects. .. . . White feathers in coloured plumage; EXCEPT white around the bill/ a sign of age;
       
Incubation: .. . . . . . . 28 - 34 days

Breed Hints.... . . .Kept as trio or pair .. will go broody and hatch
       
 Weights; 8- 10 kg Gander ;Goose, 7 - 9 kg

 Breed Tip . . . .Needs: Grazing; water.
       
Flying .. . .rarely flies a good all rounder;

Breeders

Hicks Waterfowl World  OSWESTRY Tel 01691 655 635
http://www.waterfowlworld.co.uk/

Alan Davies, Pembrokeshire            01437 721 433