The Sevastopol goose is a breed of domestic goose from European Khreylag. It has been claimed that the breed originated in Central Europe along the Danube and the Black Sea.
It is also documented that the birds were originally encountered in Crimea and shipped from the port of Sevastopol, Russia, as the name suggests. And the breed came to England in 1860. In the 19th century, the breed was found in all countries surrounding the Black Sea.
The breed of Sebastopol geese was first exhibited in England under the name ‘Sevastopol goose‘, but they were also called Danube geese. The name “Danubian” was first used for the breed in 1863 in Ireland.
The Sebastopol goose breed was recognized by the American Poultry Association in 1938. Learn more about the breed below.
Characteristics of the Sevastopol goose
The Sevastopol goose is a medium-sized breed with long, curly white feathers. It is easily recognizable by its characteristic feathers. The neck feathers are smooth, sometimes greyish-brown.
All gray, fawn and saddle options were also produced by crosses. The feathers can be curly (curly) or smooth on the chest. Their eyes are usually bright blue and their paws and legs are orange.
Their heads are large and rounded, the plumage of the head and upper two-thirds of the neck is normal. Their curled feathers interfere with flight, making them easier to hold.
The average live weight of mature Sevastopol geese ranges from 4.5 to 6 kg. And the average live weight of mature gander ranges from 5.7 to 7 kg. Photos and information from Wikipedia.
Advantages
The Sevastopol breed of geese is mainly used for demonstration or decoration purposes. It is also used as an attractive and unusual pet.
Special Notes
The Sebastopol goose is a very beautiful breed. The birds have a calm and pleasant disposition and are very good for use as show birds and also good for keeping as pets.
They require special care because whenever a pet or bird is selected for unusual characteristics, great care must be taken not to lose sight of the vitality and fertility of the breeding stock.
Sebastopol geese need enough water to stay clean. These birds are very hardy and successfully kept in cold climates.
But it is better to provide additional protection in cold, wet and windy weather. Ganders are good, they can be knitted with 1-4 geese. On average, geese can produce about 25-35 eggs per year.
The breed is also very good at meat production. However, check out the complete breed profile of the Sevastopol goose in the following table.
| Breed name | Sevastopol | |
| another name | Danube | |
| Purpose of the breed | decorative meat | |
| Special Notes | Very handsome, hardy, calm and pleasant in nature, good show bird, suitable for keeping as a pet, can be kept successfully in cold climates, suitable for meat production, geese lay about 25 to 35 eggs per year. | |
| breed class | medium | |
| gander | 5.7-7kg | |
| geese | 4.5-6kg | |
| sullen instinct | Medium | |
| climatic tolerance | All climatic conditions | |
| egg color | White | |
| Egg size | big | |
| Egg performance | About 25 to 35 eggs per year | |
| Ability to fly | Not really | |
| Varieties | A | |
| scarcity | Threatens | |
| Country/place of origin | Eastern Europe |
