Growing meat breeds of geese in the household is a very profitable business. Among the large variety of poultry, it is important to choose the right breed, which representatives will be able to gain a lot of weight in a short period of time. We have prepared a list of heavy breeds of domestic geese, which can pleasantly surprise you with the quality and quantity of meat obtained from each bird.
Emden
This German breed has been considered a model of meat productivity for many centuries. The body of the Emdens is large and wide, the short and wide-set paws give the bird a slightly squat appearance. On the stomach is clearly visible fat fold. 
The head is large, with a leather bag hanging under the beak, the neck is long and fleshy. The beak is short, orange. The plumage is white, but gray in males is possible. 
Productive characteristics:
- female weight - 8.0-10 kg;
- male weight - 9.0-14 kg;
- egg production - 35;
- The average weight of one egg is 140 g.
Did you know? In nature, there are geese-Monogamous, which, after the death of a partner until the end of life, do not mate with a new male.
Toulouse
The liver of these heavyweights is most often used to prepare foie gras pate, and their tender and tasty meat is served in the fashionable restaurants of France. Toulouse has a large body, a medium-sized head, a leather bag under the beak, and a short but thick neck. 
The paws are short and set wide, because of which the bird looks squat. There are several breed varieties - with fat folds on the stomach and a bag under the beak, but it is also possible that the bird has only one trait. 
Productive characteristics:
- female weight - 6.0-8.0 kg;
- the weight of the male is 7.7-13 kg;
- egg production - 40 pcs .;
- the average weight of one egg is 180 g.
It is interesting to read about the beneficial properties and culinary use of goose meat, eggs, fat.
Kholmogory geese
Kholmogory is famous for its endurance and unpretentious content, as well as fast weight gain in young. According to the standards of the exterior of the breed, the trunk of Kholmogor geese is massive and large, the chest and back are wide, the head is small with a large growth on the forehead. 
The neck is thick, there is a leather pouch under the beak. On the abdomen clearly visible fat folds. The beak is a very unusual shape - it is slightly sloping downwards. The beak and paws are orange-red in color. In nature, there are three possible colors for kholmogorov - white, gray and spotty. 
Productive characteristics:
- female weight - 7.0-8.0 kg;
- male weight - 9.0-12 kg;
- egg production - 25-30 pcs .;
- the average weight of one egg is 190 g
Large gray geese
There are two subspecies of large gray rocks - Borkov and steppe. When creating these two subspecies, scientists conducted complex crosses of specially selected representatives of the Romenian and Toulouse breeds. In addition, for the best individuals, various diets and conditions of keeping birds were introduced. Such an innovative method of obtaining breed hybrids at the time helped create an improved version of large gray ones. 
The body of the bred hybrid is large, with two folds on the abdomen, broad chest. The head is large on a short and thick neck, the beak is short orange in color with a pink tip. The color is gray, the tips of the feathers on the chest and wings are bordered with a white stripe, the chest is usually lighter, and darker feathers dominate in the upper part of the neck and body. 
Productive characteristics:
- female weight - 5.5-8.5 kg;
- male weight - 6.0-9.5 kg;
- egg production - 35-60 pcs .;
- the average weight of one egg is 175 g.
Important! Experienced farmers do not recommend using sawdust as bedding. When poultry enter the digestive tract, they can cause various digestive disorders and can also cause disease.
Tula geese
This breed was originally bred to participate in goose fights - a couple of centuries ago, this entertainment was very popular with rich peasants. Over time, it was noticed that Tula geese have a lot of other advantages, among which are good meat productivity and excellent meat taste. 
Representatives of the Tula breed of domestic birds have the following appearance - the body is strong and compact, the head is small, the neck is thick and short. Paws strong and widely set. The beak has a pronounced crook, which has become a kind of visiting card of the breed. The plumage can be white, gray and light brown. 
Productive characteristics:
- female weight - 5.0-7.0 kg;
- male weight - 8.0-9.0 kg;
- egg production - 20-25 pcs .;
- the average weight of one egg is 180 g.
Learn more about keeping Tula geese at home.
Vladimir clay geese
When breeding this breed, the best representatives of meat breeds of geese - Kholmogory white and Toulouse geese were involved. The bred hybrid had the following external data: a head of medium size, round, on a strong neck of medium length. The body is large, round in shape, two fat folds are clearly visible on the stomach. Feathers are thick, gray with a brown tint. 
Productive characteristics:
- female weight - 5.5-7.0 kg;
- male weight - 7.0-9.0 kg;
- egg production - 35-40 pcs .;
- the average weight of one egg is 195 g.
Did you know? Only hatched goslings have an innate swim reflex. Moreover, the brood with goose-hen and chicks from the incubator feel equally well and comfortably in the water.
Adler Geese
This breed of geese was bred by Russian breeders of the Krasnodar Territory in the course of numerous crosses with the best representatives of the breed of gray geese. The Adler breed has a very limited breeding area - the largest number of livestock of this hybrid is concentrated in the territory of the city of Krasnodar and the adjacent areas. This variety of poultry has a white color, it can show a gray shade on feathers, the head is average, located on an elongated neck. Beak and paws are yellow-orange. The body is large, oval in shape, the front part of it is slightly raised. 
Productive characteristics:
- female weight - 5.0-7.0 kg;
- male weight - 6.5-9.0 kg;
- egg production - 25-40 pcs .;
- the average weight of one egg is 165 g
Learn how to determine the sex of geese, as well as when geese begin to trot at home.
Lindov (Gorky) geese
This breed was bred in the course of numerous crossbreeding of local birds with Chinese breeds, as well as with the Sunnier and Adler breeds. As a result of this complex breeding work, the world saw a new hybrid of geese with excellent egg production and meat production. 
The body is large, elongated, its front part slightly raised. The head is medium in size, a small seal is formed above the beak - a growth, and a leather pouch under the beak. The neck is rather long. Beak and paws orange. The colors are of two types - pure white plumage and gray with brown tint. Eye color can be blue and brown and depends on the breed color. 
Productive characteristics:
- female weight - 5.5-7.0 kg;
- male weight - 6.5-8.5 kg;
- egg production - 40-50 pcs .;
- the average weight of one egg is 155 g.
Important! Geese Tula and Arzamas breed have a rather aggressive character. If you plan to live together several species of birds, prepare for these males a separate place for walking.
Italian white geese
This breed of domestic geese was bred in Italy a couple of centuries ago, and to this day the indicators of its productivity, the rate of weight gain in young animals, as well as the taste of meat are considered exemplary. Outwardly, these birds look like this: the torso is small, round, the head is of medium size, and the neck is rather thick. The eyes are blue with an orange border, the legs and beak are yellow-orange. Feathers and down are always white. Geese always hatch eggs and keep a watchful eye on their offspring. 
Productive characteristics:
- female weight - 5.5-6.0 kg;
- the weight of the male is 6.0-7.5 kg;
- egg production - 40-50 pcs .;
- the average weight of one egg is 165 g
It is interesting to read about the species of wild geese: white-fronted, white goose.
Governor's
This breed of geese is relatively "young" - its age is only 7 years old, but it should be noted that the breeding work on the creation of a more productive hybrid of poultry lasted more than ten years. Having crossed the Shadrin breed and Italian whites, the Russian scientists developed fertile and productive individuals, which were also very unpretentious in their care. Let us consider the main characteristics of the exterior of gubernatorial geese: the body is compact, the back is wide, the neck and the head are of medium size. Beak and paws orange, forehead smooth without seals. Color - white. This type of poultry has good resistance to cold due to the special structure of the down - its dense and bifurcated structure prevents heat from escaping. 
Productive characteristics:
- female weight - 5.5-6.0 kg;
- male weight - 6.0-7.0 kg;
- egg production - 40-46 pcs .;
- the average weight of one egg is 160 g.
Arzamas
One of the oldest references in the literature about the Arzamas geese dates back to 1767, it is also mentioned in this source that these birds were specially prepared for the show fight that was prepared for the entertainment of Catherine II, who visited the city of Arzamas. Arzamas geese belong to moderate breeds. They have a small head on a short neck, a beak and paws of yellow color, the body is large, wide, slightly elongated. White feathers and down. 
Productive characteristics:
- female weight - 4.7-5.5 kg;
- male weight - 6.0-6.5 kg;
- egg production - 15-20 pcs .;
- the average weight of one egg is 170 g.
Check out a selection of breeds of geese for home breeding with photos and descriptions.
Kuban
This breed appeared as a result of the crossing of Gorky and Chinese geese. Kuban geese have the following external data: the trunk is large in the form of a barrel, the front part is raised up, and the chest slightly sticks out. The head is of medium size, the neck is thick, a large growth is growing over the forehead. Feathers thick, can be pure white or gray-brown color. Beak and legs are light yellow. 
Productive characteristics:
- female weight - 5.0 kg;
- male weight - 5.3-6.0 kg;
- egg production - 80-140 pcs .;
- the average weight of one egg is 155 g.
Chinese
The ancestors of the Chinese breed is considered to be a species of wild duck, the dry-headed beetle, which was domesticated by Chinese peasants many centuries ago. This variety includes two species of domestic birds - white and gray with a brown coating. 
Both representatives of the Chinese breed have the same external data - a large oval-shaped head, an elongated neck, an oval-shaped body, its front part is raised up. A characteristic feature of this breed is a large lump above its beak. 
Productive characteristics:
- female weight - 4.2 kg;
- male weight - 5.1 kg;
- egg production - 47-60 pcs .;
- the average weight of one egg is 155 g.
In conclusion, we would like to note that all the above breeds of geese, in addition to high productivity indicators, have excellent resistance to many diseases and do not require special skills in caring for them.
