252 POULTRY-CRAFT. 
black, with large knob at the base of the upper mandible; prominent dew- 
lap under the throat on exhibition birds, inconspicuous or absent in many 
Fig. 93. African Geese. 
(By courtesy of Rhode Island Agricultural Experiment Station). 
specimens; legs dark orange. Better layers than Embdens; not as good as 
Toulouse. Very difficult to dress, adult birds especially so. Having dark 
pin-feathers and down and a dark skin, do not make as attractive a carcass as 
the white breeds. 
383. Chinese Geese in shape resemble the African, and have also the 
knob on the beak, but are smaller. Standard weights: adult gander, 14 lbs. ; 
young ames 10 lbs.; adult goose, 12 Ibs. ; young goose, 8 lbs. There are 
two varieties : 
Brown CHINESE GEESE 
as well as other 
points mentioned. They are the most prolific of all varieties. The females 
generally lay forty to fifty eggs each in a season, and the eggs are remarkably 
fertile. It has been said that of all breeds they pluck har dest, and look worst 
when dressed. 
WuitE CitNesE GEESE —are usually smaller than the Brown. In color 
they are pure white, with orange yellow bill and legs. As layers the females 
equal those of the other variety, but their eggs are apt to be infertile. When - 
dressed they rank next to the Embdens, 
