. Cyclopedia of farm animals. Domestic animals; Animal products. POULTRY POULTRY 572 Embden. The beautifu. white plumage, square, compact body, and tall, erect carriage of the Embden make it a very attractive bird. It is not so prolific, per- haps, as the Toulouse, averaging only about twenty eggs in a season, but it is highly esteemed as a practical bird. The neck is long and massive- appearing, carrying rather a large head and a medium-sized, orange-colored bill. The back is slightly arched, the breast round, deep and full, shanks short, stout, and deep orange in color, the thighs strong and
. Cyclopedia of farm animals. Domestic animals; Animal products. POULTRY POULTRY 572 Embden. The beautifu. white plumage, square, compact body, and tall, erect carriage of the Embden make it a very attractive bird. It is not so prolific, per- haps, as the Toulouse, averaging only about twenty eggs in a season, but it is highly esteemed as a practical bird. The neck is long and massive- appearing, carrying rather a large head and a medium-sized, orange-colored bill. The back is slightly arched, the breast round, deep and full, shanks short, stout, and deep orange in color, the thighs strong and well-proportioned, toes straight. The wings are large and strong and the tail short. The eyes are bright blue, indicating vigor and attention. The standard weights are given as fol- lows : Mature gander, 20 pounds; mature goose, 18 pounds; young gander, 18 pounds; young goose, 16 pounds. Embden geese were originated by the north Ger- mans, and especially those living in or near the province of Westphalia. For breeding, it is well to choose a bright, active gander of good parentage, that is two to five years old. The goose should have similar qualities, and be clean and compact. Fall or early winter is the best time to mate. The gander and geese, one to three in number, should be put together and isolated until they become acquainted. Embden geese will breed profitably until ten to twelve years of age, but they are not generally allowed to do so. They like to hide their nests, and it is well to place the nests in out-of-the-way places, free from disturb- ance. A few nest-eggs should be provided so that the eggs may be removed each day, and stored at a temperature of 45° to 60°, until enough for a sitting have been secured. By that time the goose will be broody. Incubation takes thirty days. If the eggs are hatched under a hen, she will need attention at hatching time, until she gets familiar with her strange brood. Toulouse. Toulouse geese are an old French breed, and have lo
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