American Buff Goose

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This is a breed of goose in the Medium Class. It was first recognized by the American Poultry Association in 1947. The is only one recognized variety-Buff. Currently there is another variety the Tufted American Buff being developed but it has not been recognized yet. This breed of goose was developed from the Greylag Goose of Europe and Asia. It is a dual purpose birds used both for meat and egg production. They are mostly used by small farmers.

Contents 1 Standard Weights 2 External Links 3 See Also 4 Resources

[edit] Standard Weights

Old Gander-18 pounds

Old Goose-16 pounds

Young Goose-16 pounds

Young Goose-14 pounds

[edit] External Links

• American Livestock Breeds Conservancy

[edit] See Also

• List of goose breeds

[edit] Resources

The American Standard of Perfection, American Poultry Association, INC., Mendon, Massachusetts, 2001 Edition