Sebastopol Goose

Sebastopol Goose
White Sebastopol Goose

The Sebastopol is a breed of domestic goose, descended from the European Graylag.[1] They were also referred to as Danubian geese; a name first used for the breed in Ireland in 1863. [2] 'Danubian' was used as a synonym in the 19th century; and only given precedence by Edward Brown after the turn of the century.[3] The Sebastopol is a medium-sized goose with long, white curly feathers. The feathers of the neck are smooth and sometimes greyish-brown. Crosses have produced all-gray, buff, and saddle back variants.[4][5] Feathers on the breast may be curly (frizzle) or smooth. The gander weighs 12-14 lbs while the goose weighs 10-12 lbs. The legs and shanks are orange and the eyes bright blue. On average, females produce 25-35 eggs per year.[6]. Though domesticated breeds of geese generally retain some flight ability, Sebastopols cannot fly well due to the curliness of their feathers and have difficulty getting off the ground.[7][8] They need plenty of water in order to keep themselves clean, and to clean their sinuses (as do all waterfowl).[9]

In German, they are called Lockengans or Struppgans, meaning "curl-goose" and "unkempt goose".

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History

It has been stated the breed was developed in Central Europe along the Danube and the Black Sea.[10][11] However, it is known the birds were originally met with in the Crimea and sent from the port of Sevastopol, Ukraine as the name implies, and arrived in England in 1860.[12][13] By the 19th century they were found in all the countries surrounding the Black Sea. The alternate name Danubian reflected their prevalence around the river Danube.[14] They were originally bred to use their curly feathers in pillows and quilts.[15]

Breeding

Breeding over the last hundred years has increased the average weight of the birds by thirty percent.[16] This occurred in America due to matings with Embden Geese made in the late 19th century.[17]It is best to avoid breeding two specimens both having curly breast feathers, as they may develop abnormal wings.[citation needed]

See also

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References

  1. ^ Holderread (1981) p.24
  2. ^ Journal of Hortuculture (1863) p.58
  3. ^ Brown (1906)p.186
  4. ^ Ashton (1999) p.33
  5. ^ Holderread (1981) p.38
  6. ^ Holderread (1981) p.25
  7. ^ Holderread (1981) p.19
  8. ^ Luttmann (1978) p.38
  9. ^ Domestic Waterfowl Club Sebastopol article
  10. ^ Wright (1885) pp. 570-572
  11. ^ Tegetmeier and Weir (1867) pp.315-316
  12. ^ The Field (1860) pp.348-9
  13. ^ Illustrated London News (1860) p.231
  14. ^ Ashton (1999) p.32
  15. ^ Kear and Hulme (2005) pp.6-7
  16. ^ Ashton (1999) pp.32-33
  17. ^ Weir (1904) p.1111
  • Ashton, Chris (1999) Domestic Geese ISBN 1-86126-271-X
  • Brown,Edward (1906) Races of Domestic Poultry Pub. Edward Arnold. London.
  • Holderread, Dave (1981) The Book of Geese: a Complete Guide to Raising the Home Flock ISBN 0-93134-202-3
  • Journal of Horticulture (1863) 13th January. Pub.London.
  • Kear, Janet and Hulme, Mark (2005) Ducks, Geese and Swans ISBN 0-19854-645-9
  • Luttmann, Gail and Rick (1978) Ducks & Geese in your Backyard ISBN 0-87857-224-4
  • Robinson, John H. (1912) Principles and Practice of Poultry Culture
  • Tegetmeier, William Bernhard and Weir, Harrison (1867) The Poultry Book: Comprising the Breading and Management of Profitable and Ornamental Poultry their Qualities and Characteristics
  • Weir, Harrison, Johnson,W.G., Brown G.O.(1904)The Poultry Book. Pub. Doubleday, Page & Co. New York
  • Wright, Lewis (1885) Book of poultry
  • Domestic Waterfowl Club Sebastopol article
  • Feathersite web site Sebastopol article

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