Sunday 11 June 2017

EMDEN GOOSE

Domestic geese (Anser anser domesticus or Anser cygnoides domesticus) are domesticated grey geese (either greylag geese or swan geese) that are kept by humans as poultry for their meat, eggs, and down feathers since ancient times.

Here is an Emden goose, which is a breed of domestic goose. The origins of this breed are thought to be from the North Sea region, in the Netherlands and Germany. The eminent author Lewis Wright wrote around 1900 that he was of the opinion that they originated from the town of Emden in Lower Saxony, Germany. This one lives near the Kew Boathouse on the Yarra River.

This post is part of the My Sunday Best meme,
and also part of the Saturday Critters meme,
and also part of the My Sunday Photo meme,
and also part of the Photo Sunday meme.

5 comments:

  1. Ha, it looks like he's posing for the photo

    Thank you for linking up

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  2. German goose at the other side of the world ...
    Have a good new week

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  3. Cute goose, it does look like it is looking at something. Thank you for linking up your post! Have a happy day and new week ahead!

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  4. "Yes? May I help you?" Your goose appears to be asking you what you want from him. ;) Darling image.

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  5. That is a fabulous shot

    Mollyx

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