White Chinese Geese:
The White Chinese Goose comes from China (imagine that) and is sometimes called the swan goose because they were developed from the Wild Swan Goose and they bare resemblance to a swan especially when they are swimming. The knob at the top of the beak is more prominent on males than females. By 6–8 weeks of age, the knob is already pronounced enough that it can be used for sexing. Chinese geese comes in two colors brown and white. They have a somewhat aggressive disposition and will honk in response to unknown people or animals, which make them excellent "watch dogs". They are probably the best egg laying geese and they weigh 10-12 pounds at 5 month old.
Its bill is relatively long and slender, with a large, rounded, erect knob that attaches to its forehead. The Chinese holds its head high. Its head flows seamlessly into a long, slim, well-arched neck which meets the body at about a 45 degree angle. Its body is short, compact, has a prominent and well-rounded chest, smooth breast and no keel. Its abdomen is moderately full but has no fatty lobes, except during the laying season when the female may develop a single lobe. The tail should be held high, which is worth noting as this is a good indication of vitality in ganders. A Chinese goose is often heavier than it appears, as its feathers are closely fitted. Mature ganders average 12 Lbs (5.4 kg), mature geese average 10 Lbs (4.5 kg).
