Embden Goose

Embden Goose
I am an Embden Goose, Jean Claude. I am 8 years old.

Did you know?

• Jean Claude is male and weighs about 22 pounds
• Embden geese are large with long, graceful necks
• A gosling is a baby goose
• An adult female goose is simply called a goose
• A gander is an adult male goose
• All geese eat exclusively vegetarian, or only vegetables
• Ducks are omnivorous, eating fruits, vegetables and an occasional worm or snail
• Geese tend to lay a smaller number of eggs than ducks. However, both parents protect the nest and young, which usually results in a higher suvival rate for the young goslings
• A group of geese on the ground is called a gaggle
• A group of any waterfowl can be called a plump