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
