Faroese goose is a meat bird. It is suitable for meat production. The Faroese goose is the oldest breed of goose. It’s called Føroyska Gásin in Faroese.
It is possibly the earliest form of tame goose in Europe and the direct descendants of this tame goose the Landnám folk attracted from Scandinavia and the British Isles.
There are no predators for its goose in the Faroe Islands, therefore there has developed a special’goose culture’ from the Islands. And there are no facilities in the nations.
And complementary feeds will also be given before and during laying eggs.
Faroese Goose Characteristics
The Faroese goose is called a not too big and ‘not at all build’. The properties now that the Faroese goose has, is the result of natural selection within centuries, where the hardiest and birds have been able to get offspring.
The average adult body weight of the Faroese ganders is roughly 5 to 5.5 kg. And average live body weight of the older geese vary from 4 to 4.5 kg.
It is resistant to infections, and the Faroese goose is a breed of goose and may tolerate harsh climate. It is a very great bird and creates good meat that is juicy.
The birds are sometimes aggressive in temperament, and they shield their goslings. They become very aggressive and protective throughout the breeding period. The girls get slaughtered following three to four weeks of fattening.
The flocks of goose could be seen therefrom May walking openly from the outfields. There they are mostly fed on the summer bud, mostly without any other feeds.
The Faroese goose move in the infields of those villages in Winter. In certain villages, the infield is of such quality that before the goose did not even need complementary feed in the winter. However, there are given complimentary when there is snow feeds in areas.
Faroese Goose Breed Information
| Breed Name | Faroese |
| Other Name | Called Føroyska Gásin in Faroese |
| Breed Purpose | Meat |
| Special Notes | Very hardy and active, resistant to diseases, can tolerate harsh climate, food-seeking bird, produce good juicy meat, can be aggressive during the breeding season, protect the goslings very well |
| Breed Class | Medium |
| Weight Ganders | 5-5.5 Kg |
| Geese | 4-4.5 Kg |
| Broodiness | Good |
| Climate Tolerance | All climates |
| Egg Color | White |
| Egg Size | Large |
| Egg Productivity | Medium |
| Flying Ability | Good |
| Varieties | Single |
| Rarity | Common |
| Country/Place of Origin | Faroe Islands |
