The Öland goose is a breed of domestic geese originating in Öland island in Sweden.

Öland goose in pond.

Origin

Öland goose is a landrace which was kept in Öland and Götaland. It was standardised in the 1920s. The breed was nearly extinct at the 1970s. Today there are 111 registered animals in Sweden.[1]

Description

The plumage is pied white and brown-grey. Öland goose is generally weighing between 4.5 and 5.5 kg. (male) and 4-5 kg. (female). The Öland goose looks very similar to the Skåne goose, although the Öland goose is slightly greyer. The Öland goose is so territorial it is sometimes used as a watchdog.[2]

References

  1. ↑ "Öland Goose". Swedish society of old native poultry. 2011. Retrieved 2011-09-29.
  2. ↑ "Öland goose". en.nordensark.se. Retrieved 2019-10-24.

See also


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