Roman Goose

Roman Tufted Goose

The Roman Goose is breed of Italian domestic goose. It is said to be one of the oldest breeds of Goose, bred more than 2000 years ago and originally sacred to the Goddess Juno. In the modern period, it is kept for a range of purposes depending on location. It is a popular exhibition breed in North America, where it is more commonly known as the Tufted Roman Goose and possess a crest. In Europe it is kept as a utility meat breed,[1] while in Australia is a mix of the two. Crests are optional in Europe and Australia.[2]

Roman Tufted Geese

References

  1. ↑ "ROMAN GOOSE". livestockconservancy. The Livestock Conservancy. Retrieved 15 November 2014.
  2. ↑ Limited, Victorian Poultry Fanciers Association (2011). Australian poultry standards (2nd ed. ed.). Ballarat, Vic.: Victorian Poultry Fanciers Association Limited. pp. 315–316. ISBN 9781921488238. Retrieved 15 November 2014.