The Pomeranian Goose
Pomeranian Geese
History; The Pomeranian goose also known as the Rügener
goose is a breed of domestic goose.Although only an officially recognized breed since 1912, this fowl was developed by Northern German farmers of Pomerania as early as 1500. While it is popular as a market goose throughout Europe -- especially in Germany, Poland and in Slavic communities around the Baltic region
Country of Origin: North East Germany German: Pommerngans French: L'oie de Pome'ranie
Breed Background: A hardy good foraging goose bred for the colder winters of Germany. Good strong goslings that need fresh greensfrom a very early age to thrive ... grass cuttings are excellent.
Appearance: Single Lobed / Blue eyed /reddish beak and legs /Nearly Horizontal carriage.
Available in Europe in Saddleback / Pure White /Solid Grey.The white is generally believed to be responsible in part for the Embden Breed .
Eggs Average about 30 per season
Broodiness: Incubation: 28 - 34 days/ good mother
Breed Hint ; Very keen to try almost any green plant ... the more expensive the better .Excellent at shredding / debarking trees ..Willow is their especial favourite as in many geese
********If they have brown eyes they could be Grey Backs orovermarked with grey as when the body is more than 50% dark it will affect eye colour






saddleback colour variant the most common in the UK
