Twente goose

The Twente goose (Dutch: Twentse Landgans) is a rare breed of domestic goose from the Twente region of the Netherlands.

Head of a Twente goose

History
Twente goose flock

In 1900, Twente geese numbered more than 100,000;[1] in 2011 the population was reported as 110.[2] There are fewer than 20 breeders.[1]

Characteristics

The plumage may be either white or pied grey and white.[3] Twente ganders usually weigh 5–6 kg, and geese 4–5 kg.[1]

References
  1. Twentse Landgans (in Dutch). Stichting Zeldzame Huisdierrassen (Dutch Rare Breed Survival Trust). Accessed July 2015.
  2. Twentse landgans/Netherlands. Domestic Animal Diversity Information System of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. Accessed July 2015.
  3. Liste des races et variétés homologuée dans les pays EE (28.04.2013). Entente Européenne d’Aviculture et de Cuniculture. Archived 16 June 2013.
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