Toulouse goose - Wikipedia
The Toulouse is a French breed of large domestic goose, originally from the area of Toulouse in south-western France. Two types are recognised: a heavy industrial type with dewlaps, the French: Oie de Toulouse à bavette; [7] and a slightly lighter agricultural type without dewlaps, the French: Oie de Toulouse sans bavette. [6]
Toulouse (Dewlap) Goose - The Livestock Conservancy
The name Toulouse is used for two types of gray geese descended from the European Greylag goose. The breed was developed in a French region, Haute Garonne, in southwestern France. The city of Toulouse, from which this breed got its name, is the center of the region.
Toulouse Goose - Breed Profile & Facts - LearnPoultry
Dec 29, 2022 · What is a Toulouse Goose? Bred as a general-purpose goose, this breed originates from the Toulouse region of south-western France. There are two types of geese recognized under the ‘Toulouse’ name – the Production types and the Dewlap type.
Murray McMurray Hatchery - Toulouse Geese
Toulouse Geese, along with White Embden Geese, are the most popular commercial breed of geese sold in America. Toulouse Geese produce excellent yields of goose down and all-dark meat. These geese are varying shades of gray with deep, rounded breasts and a …
Toulouse Geese Breed & Care Guide - The Garden Magazine
Mar 16, 2023 · Toulouse geese, also known as French geese, are a popular breed of domestic geese known for their large size and gentle nature. They are a wonderful addition to any backyard flock and can provide both meat and eggs.
The Toulouse Goose - Backyard Poultry
Sep 8, 2022 · The production Toulouse is one of the most hardy and easy to care for geese. Accustomed to free ranging in farmyards, production Toulouse are good foragers and can withstand cold winters and hot summers.
Toulouse Geese - Heritage Poultry Conservancy
Dec 17, 2019 · The Toulouse (Heavy Goose class) is a heavy breed of goose originally developed for meat and liver production. The American Poultry Association (APA) recognizes the Toulouse in two varieties, the Gray, which is the original variety, and the Buff.
Toulouse Geese: Appearance, Temperament and Egg Laying
Mar 24, 2020 · There are two types and the "dewlap" Toulouse is the largest breed of goose, adults sometimes weighing in at close to 30 pounds. The "production" Toulouse goose is found on most homesteads. The Livestock Conservancy shares that this breed was selected as a general-purpose farm bird.
Toulouse Goose Breed Profile - Farmhouse Guide
Feb 22, 2023 · The Toulouse goose is a large farm goose breed renowned for its tender temperament. It has a spherical, plump body; a large, flat beak; and a medium-length neck. The breed is known for its gray color, along with its black neck and head.
Toulouse Geese Ultimate Care Guide - The Poultry Feed
Mar 17, 2024 · Toulouse geese are known for their large, robust bodies, with adults often weighing between 12 to 20 pounds. They have a distinct, heavy dewlap (a fold of loose skin hanging from the neck), and their plumage usually comes …