Governor's geese: breed description and characteristics, weight and feeding

The governor's breed of geese is considered relatively new. It was obtained by crossing the Italian and Shchadrin breeds at the Makhalov breeding plant. These birds are characterized by high parameters of precocity, excellent weight indicators, and excellent survival. In order for the cultivation of birds to be successful, they need to provide the right care. Of no small importance is the prevention of pathologies.

Appearance and characteristics of governor's geese

These geese owe their appearance to the Italian breed. First of all, they are characterized by a white swan color.And it shows up with age. Little goslings are covered with gray dots. At the same time, a distinctive feature of birds is the ability to determine sex at a daily age. Males up to 2 weeks old have a dark spot on their backs.

Birds owe their name to their important appearance. At the same time, geese are often also called imperial or provincial. The main characteristics of the birds include the following:

• dense feathers that help withstand frost;
• small slightly elongated head;
• proportional physique;
• medium neck;
• no lump on forehead;
• strong beak;
• wide chest;
• small limbs;
• orange legs;
• small tail.

The mass of birds aged 9 weeks is 4 kilograms. Even when eating a small amount of food, geese quickly increase body weight. At the same time, the parameters of egg production are individual. On average, a goose lays 46 eggs in 4.5 months.

The main pros and cons of the breed

Pros and consrapid weight gain;frost resistance;excellent taste qualities of marbled meat;useful composition of eggs;good profitability of breeding;high survival rates;good fertility;the possibility of using fluff;differences between males and females at an early age.

Cons of this breed have not been identified. Some farmers note the considerable cost of raising birds. For an increase of 1 kilogram of body weight, 3 kilograms of feed are required. However, the high cost of marbled meat allows you to quickly recoup these costs.

Maintenance and care requirements

Governor's geese are unpretentious. However, they still need to provide certain conditions. It is important to consider the following rules:

1. Provide a dry and warm environment. It should be divided into sections. The flooring is recommended to be made of straw.
2. Put a trough with sand in which the geese can bathe. This will help get rid of skin parasites.
3. Equip a drinking bowl. It should always be filled with water.
4. Give the birds enough food. For 1 kilogram of weight, it is worth using 3 kilograms of food. It should contain enough minerals. During the warm period, grass is the basis of the diet.
5. Vaccinate periodically. This will help to avoid many infectious pathologies.
6. Protect parasites in time.

Food

In warm weather, geese are recommended to be released to pasture. It is desirable for them to eat sorrel, nettle, dandelion, clover, yarrow, alfalfa. Geese are also allowed to eat legumes. At the same time, crow's feet and sedge are contraindicated for birds.

In the summer, birds are recommended to give beets, potatoes, carrots, cereals. In winter, grains, carrots, potatoes, and beets should be present in the diet. Birds also need additional minerals.

Day-old goslings should be given crushed eggs with grains. Small birds need 6-7 feedings per day. On the second day, feed can be introduced into the diet. As the chicks grow, it is worth adding carrots, cereal mixtures, greens. After a month, young birds can be transferred to adult food and released into the fresh air so that they themselves look for food.

It is important for older goslings to spend a lot of time outdoors, as they need physical activity.

Features of reproduction

In order for the breeding of birds to be successful, it is important to equip nests for them. They should be placed in each section of the house. There is 1 nest for 2-3 geese. Their width is 40 centimeters, length - 60, and height - 20. It is recommended to place a litter on the bottom and cover it with goose down. In order for the reproduction of birds to be successful, the insulation of the room in which the birds live is of no small importance. It is recommended to pay special attention to protection against drafts.

For incubation, it is worth taking eggs of birds no more than 4 years old. Before putting them in an incubator, it should be heated to +38 degrees. It is recommended to maintain such parameters for 4 hours.

On the first day of incubation, it is worth providing the temperature at the level of + 37-38 degrees.At the same time, the humidity parameters make 60-70%. It is recommended to use an incubator that has an automatic egg turning function. On the second day, the eggs should be cooled twice a day to a temperature of +33 degrees. This is done for a maximum of 20 minutes. On the 5th day, it is recommended to treat the eggs with a solution of potassium permanganate.

On the 28th day, the eggs should be transferred to a special incubator, which is designed to breed goslings. The temperature inside the device is + 36-37 degrees. In this case, the humidity parameters should be 75%. Eggs are recommended to be sprayed with water at intervals of 6 hours. Goslings hatch within 30 days.

Diseases and their treatment

This type of geese has strong immunity. Subject to the rules of care, birds practically do not encounter diseases. Vaccination is recommended to prevent infestation of birds with parasites. Infection usually occurs through food, drinkers or other birds.

To prevent the development of pathologies, you should do the following:

• treat the room with disinfectants;
• clean the house of feces;
• treat feeders and drinkers with antiseptics;
• vaccinate on time;
• clean up damp bedding.

Governor's geese are highly productive and have strong immunity. Because they are grown by many farmers. To achieve good results in this matter, it is important for birds to provide comprehensive care.

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