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Roman Goose;

The Roman goose was imported from Italy in around 1903 although odd birds were mentioned prior to this date. Early birds often appeared with grey markings on their backs and a few will throw this defect today. They are very small compact chubby little birds with no keel. In America this breed is often found with a small feather crest and many have crests.

They have become more poular in the USA / Europe as the basis for a small chubby eating goose having a good meat / bone ratio and being prolific breeders. They produce a carcase more suitable to smaller families and a suitable maet for Kosher and other specialist diets.

Their distinctive feature is their short neck and shorter back / body line.

 

 

Shy / unco operative Roman female

ROMAN;.....

 

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www.albc-usa.org/waterfowl/roman_goose.htm

www.mcmurrayhatchery.com/product/tufted_roman.html

www.metzerfarms.com/romtuft.htm

 

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