Embden Geese
"Bathtub" was my first Embden, and my favorite goose ever. She was a
friendly bird and a great mother. She died of wounds received while (successfully) defending
her goslings from a predator.
Photo courtesy of Diana Reed-Slattery
The Embden (also spelled Emden) is one of the most popular geese for the table, due to its size and white plumage. A young gander of this heavy breed should weigh 20 pounds, while an older one can reach 26 pounds. The young goose hits about 16 pounds. Their eyes should be bright blue.
Embden Links:
The Domestic Waterfowl Club on Embdens
Embden Geese at Wood Oaks Farm
That's my Embden goose "Baignoire" on the
left, and my Toulouse/Embden cross gander "Sam" (3/1/80--5/23/00) on the right
Photo courtesy Bill and Sue Tivol
Mary DeGayner's Embdens "Hagar" and "Helga"
Photo courtesy of Mary DeGayner
Jeff Iurato's young gander
Photo courtesy of Jeff Iurato
An Embden pair from Sweden
Photo courtesy of Daniel Sörensen
A pair of Embden yearlings
That's one of Brian's Muscovies in the background
Photo courtesy of Brian Decker
An Embden gosling Jason's Embden gosling "Jim"
or
Direct questions and comments to Barry at FeatherSite -- questions and comments
Photo courtesy of William Stifler
Photo courtesy of Jason Chambers
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