[Anser anser domesticus]
Habitat: Large gardens, pastures, orchards
Weight: 20-30 lbs
Wingspan: 58-66″
Average Lifespan: 10 years
Incubation Period: 28-35 days
Number of Young: 25-40 eggs per year
– Named for the French city where it originated
– Derived from European Greylag Goose
– Originally bred for their ability to gain weight rapidly
– These heavy birds are not good fliers
– Distinguished by the exaggerated dewlap on their neck
– Mate for life