steinbacher geese
History
Breed Background: Country of Origin: Germany / Northern Europe/ Thuringen area. Bred originally from a cross from the local geese and Chinese. Known as a pure breed from 1932 in Europe Also known as L'oie de combat de Steinbach in France/Belgium
Appearance: Available in Blue ; Grey ;Buff ; Cream and white in Europe but here only Graham Hicks keeps Grey most are Blue .They are distinctive in that they have a black bean on an orange bill with black seration marks around the edge of the mouth. Feet and legs orange.Uniform grey blue feathering
A medium goose with a very straight neck ,strong with a sloping back line . They should not have a paunch as a young bird although most are dual lobed as adults .*Keels are a disqualifying factor in this breed
Size: Gander, 6 / 7kg Goose, 5.5 kg
Meat Production: Egg Production:
Broodiness:. Incubation: 28 - 34 days Can be a reluctant sitter watch with a broody ready.
Notes: Known as a Kampfganse ie fighting goose which is shown by the short strong bill useful for defending yourself. In keeping them I have yet to find an aggressive one they seem similar temperament to the Chinese ie. will protect if provoked but mostly amenable
Meat Production: Egg Production:
Broodiness:. Incubation: 28 - 34 days Can be a reluctant sitter watch with a broody ready.
Notes: Known as a Kampfganse ie fighting goose which is shown by the short strong bill useful for defending yourself. In keeping them I have yet to find an aggressive one they seem similar temperament to the Chinese ie. will protect if provoked but mostly amenable
Hicks Waterfowl World OSWESTRY Tel 01691 655 635 http://www.waterfowlworld.co.uk/
Mike & Sylvia Hatcher BERKSHIRE Tel 01488 638 014
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R & J Jeynes, Rutland 01572 737 310
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