Farm geese growing is a fairly profitable business. Geese are very polite and self-respecting poultry that carry considerable value. Goose meat and eggs are a real delicacy, and their fluff is highly valued in many industries.
In this aspect, it is not strange that goose farmers have a lot of valuable information about this breed and too often treat geese as exclusively domestic birds. But do not forget the fact that nature provides a motley list of wild geese, which are better known in hunting circles. They are often called kazarkami.
- Canadian
- Red-skinned
- Black
- White-eyed
- Hawaiian
Canadian
Wild geese of this variety are among the most representative among their relatives. They walk, proudly raising up a black head, contrastingly decorated with snow-white patches on the cheeks and part of the throat.White feathers are a reliable shield and the most delicate parts of the goose body: the lower abdomen and undertail.
The top of the tummy, breasts and sides of the Canadian geese are painted in dirty gray and chocolate colors that complement each other in waves. The wings of Canadian birds are marked with the same wavy, but dark-brown shade.
As for the tail feathers, they complement the color of the head and neck - they are distinguished by a rich black tint. Looking at this fact, one could say that the Canadian goose is black from head to tail, but this is slightly wrong.
Canadian chicks have a special favor: they are tiny fluffy clumps of a delicate yellow color.
As for the vital activity of this species of wild geese, they live near water bodies, marshlands, where they feel great, both on the ground and in the water.
Regarding the diet, we can say that these geese are mainly herbivores and feed on what grows in marshy surroundings.But, they are not averse to eating fish or surface insects.
This species of birds is quite rare, so they are carefully guarded.
In the clutch of this variety, there are on average 9 eggs.
Red-skinned
A red-breasted goose is brightly different from other representatives of a kind of original unique color. In her plumage red, black and white colors harmoniously reunited.
The head of this goose, just like the previous one, is painted in black and white, but the white spot is focused around the beak. The lower abdomen and wings also have a snow-white color, as opposed to black, like coal, back, tail and top of the wings. As for the breast and neck of this graceful beauty, they are covered with bright red plumage. Such an elegant outfit could not be left without proper evaluation. This bright beauty is known all over the world.
As for the weight of this species of birds, they are rather tiny compared to their predecessors. The weight of such a wild goose averages 1.3 kg with a body length of 53-56 cm.
They live near the reservoirs, as such places are not only favorable for the life of adults, but also contribute to the easy learning of young animals to swim.
In the menu of this species of wild geese - only vegetation.
Black
If we compare the black geese with her relatives described above, then it looks pretty nondescript. When viewed from the front, it appears completely black, and from the rear angle it looks white. The black neck is decorated with a white round ring.
With a rather fragile appearance, the body weight of the black goose is 1.2-2.2 kg, and the body reaches a length of up to 60 cm.
The female of this species lays from 3 to 5 eggs, of which for 24-26 days it incubates tiny fluffy chicks, gray in color. The male at this time, as it may, helps his "wife".
As for the menu of black geese - they are hard vegetarians.
The hunt for this bird is strictly prohibited.
White-eyed
Barnacle Goose is a dweller of not only wildlife, but also the Red Book. Its description should begin not so much with the original color, as with the habitat. Compared to other members of the goose genus, it nests in mountain gorges and on rocks, hides nests in hard-to-reach places, prefers arctic habitat, tundra.
As for the color of this bird, it attracts attention with a delicate white feathering of the head on a contrasting black neck. The back and wings of the white-faced beauties are colored red with a bluish overflow, which looks especially elegant when a bird flies. The belly and underhite of the white goose - snow-white color.
The adult bird weighs 1.5-2 kg, and its body reaches a length of 58-70 cm. They live in flocks. According to the diet, they also belong to vegetarians.
Hawaiian
The owner of not only a loud exotic name, but also a unique appearance, Hawaiian goose resembles ordinary geese more than anyone. But its wayward color, in which black, gray, white and brown shades are reunited, gives it a certain originality and zest. This brant is easily recognizable by the white and brown necklace around his neck.
With a body length of 55 to 170 cm, such a goose weighs 1.5–3 kg.
As for breeding, these geese settle in the grooves in the ground, where from 3 to 5 chicks hatch over 29 days.
As you can see, the genus of ordinary wild geese, to which we are so used, has many unique species with original descriptions. Their value is difficult to determine objectively. And our task is to preserve their natural diversity and contribute to its multiplication.