The Scania goose is a breed of domestic goose raised in Scania, Sweden. It is also known as south swedish goose and Swedish: Skanegas.
It was developed in the towns of Womb and Hunneberg towards the end of the 19th century. The breed was actually bred from German waterfowl that were brought in by Swedish soldiers in the 1700s.
It is believed that these German geese were Pomeranians and were interbred with the local goose population.
The Scania goose breed was standardized in the 1920s. And in 172, 2011 birds were registered. Learn more about the breed below.
Scania Goose specs
The Scania goose is a large breed similar to the Pomeranian goose. It is the largest and heaviest breed of goose in Sweden.
The plumage of the birds is usually white with brown-grey feathers on the head, back, neck, thighs and rump. The legs and beak of these birds are orange, and the tip of the beak is flesh-colored.
The average live weight of sexually mature Scania ganders ranges from 7-11 kg. And the average adult weight of geese ranges from 6.5 to 8 kg. Photos and information from Wikipedia.
Advantages
Scania goose is used for egg and meat production. It is used as a guard bird, and is also used for making feathers and for decorative purposes.
Special Notes
The Scania goose is a very hardy breed. Southern Sweden is hardy enough to spend an entire year outdoors. Relatively calm temperament, but during the breeding season can become very aggressive.
Geese lay an average of about 20-30 eggs per year, some birds can lay up to 40 eggs. Their eggs are very large, weighing up to 200 grams. It is a long-lived bird and some geese can live for over 30 years. The birds are generally well behaved and are excellent parents.
The Scania breed of goose is very good for meat production and egg production. The breed is also very good for use as a guard bird. It is also used to make feathers and is used for decorative purposes.
However, check out the full Scania goose breed profile in the following table.
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| Breed name | Scania | |
| another name | South Swedish and Swedish Goose: Skånegås | |
| Purpose of the breed | Meat, eggs, feathers, decoration | |
| Special Notes | Very hardy, beautiful, good for outdoor system, calm temperament but can be aggressive in breeding season, large eggs, good parents, long lifespan, good for meat production, good guard birds, good for purposes ornamental. | |
| breed class | big | |
| gander | 7-11kg | |
| geese | 6.5-8kg | |
| sullen instinct | Medium | |
| climatic tolerance | All climatic conditions | |
| egg color | From gray to white | |
| Egg size | big | |
| Egg performance | 20 to 30 eggs per year, sometimes more | |
| Ability to fly | Not really | |
| Varieties | A | |
| scarcity | general | |
| Country/place of origin | Sweden |
