Embden
Breed Background: Country of Origin: ;The Embden breed is also known as ther Bremen and although a German name most historical sources place this as a northern Dutch breed that also migrated throughout Europe to Italy where it was imported from to cross with our native white breeds
Appearance: This variety is larger than others Bright orange bill with flesh coloured bean ; and legs, blue eyes and pure white body feathers.
Size: Gander, 26 pound mature Goose, 20 pounds mature
Meat Production:
The true Embden suffers like the Aylesbury in that most of the public think all white geese are Embdens whereas few of them are actually pure bred stock. The height of this breed will normally be the giveaway as they are considerably taller than their cross bred cousins. |
