Domestic goose
Anser anser domesticus
- Family
- Anatidae
- Genus
- Anser
- Role
- traditional
- Natural Lifespan
- 10-25 years
- Production Lifespan
- 14-16 weeks (goose foie gras production)
Anatomy
Larger esophagus than duck. Traditional foie gras animal before duck industry dominance. Goose liver tends to be larger but production is less efficient.
Behavior
More territorial and aggressive than ducks. Stronger social bonds. Traditional free-range rearing in Southwest France and Eastern Europe.