Countries of Origin: North East Germany Also known as L'oie de Pome'ranie in France/Belgium
Breed Background: A hardy good foraging goose bred for the colder winters of Germany. Good strong goslings that need fresh greens from a very early age to thrive ... grass cuttings are excellent.
Appearance: Single Lobed / Blue eyed /reddish beak and legs /Nearly Horizontal carriage.
Available in Europe in Saddleback / Pure White /Solid Grey. The white is generally believed to be responsible in part for the Embden Breed .
Size: Gander, 12-17 pounds pounds ;Goose, 12-15 pounds
Eggs Average about 30 per season
Broodiness: Incubation: 28 - 34 days/ good mother
Breed Hint ; Very keen to try almost any green plant ... the more expensive the better .Excellent at shredding / debarking small shurbs or trees ..Willow is their especial favouite Emdens are the largest of these 3 breeds, Toulouse and Poms are similar in size, they are large geese but not quite as large as an Emden. Most often have blue eyes, Generally fairly calm, laid back and friendly geese, though if nesting they will defend a nest, typical of all geese. They readily recognize their owners and I consider them to be non aggressive to all but complete strangers. They are also relatively quite compared to Chinese geese in terms of volume. Beautiful birds, I just love them all.