The Slovak White goose (Slovak: Slovenská biela hus) is a breed of domestic goose originating in Nitra in Slovakia. The Slovak White goose is an autochthonous breed of Slovakia.

A map of Slovakia, the native land of the Slovak White Goose

Male Slovak White geese generally weigh around 7 kg, and females 6 kg. They lay around 14–18 eggs, which weigh 160 g.[1]

Due to low population numbers (200 females and 100 males) the Slovak White goose is considered to be an endangered breed.[2]

References

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  1. ^ "Slovak White Goose and Suchovy Goose (Slovenská biela hus a Suchovská hus)". Slovak Breeders Association. Retrieved 18 December 2010.
  2. ^ "National Consultative Committee for the Use and Conservation of Farm Animal Genetic Resources" (PDF). The State of Farm Animal Genetic Resources in the Slovak Republic, 2003. Archived from the original (PDF) on 4 July 2011. Retrieved 18 December 2010.

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