African
The African should be of about
the same size as the Embden,
except in the case of the young goose, which may be a couple pounds lighter in
weight. The African is the outcome of a cross between the Toulouse, and the Brown Chinese, taking
some of the size and dewlap of the Toulouse, and somewhat of the upright
carriage and 'knob' which is the ornamental head appendage of the Chinese. The
African is said by some breeders to be a distinct breed imported from Africa,
but the evidence of the cross is apparent.
Reference:
Platt, Frank L. 1925. All Breeds of Poultry, Origin:
History: Description, Mating and Characteristics. American Poultry Journal.
Chicago.
Photographs:
Watt Publishing, 122 S. Wesley Ave., Mt. Morris, IL 61054 USA
