American Buff

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The American Buff is an American domestic goose breed. It was developed in Missouri in the 1930s and 1940s by a breeder named Oscar Grow and was officially recognized in 1947. In the United Kingdom, it has been considered a heavy breed since 1982.

Appearance: The birds have pale yellow-buff plumage with a white belly and bright orange beaks and legs. They are larger in the United Kingdom than in the United States.

Size: In the United States, males weigh about 8 kg (18 lb) and females about 7 kg (16 lb). In the United Kingdom, males are about 10–13 kg (22–28 lb) and females about 9–12 kg (20–26 lb).

Use: The American Buff is a dual-purpose goose, raised for meat and eggs. The meat is dark and flavorful, and geese lay about 10–25 large white eggs per year. They are good sitters and can hatch eggs from other geese.

Conservation: The breed is rare in the United States and is watched by conservation groups. It is also listed in the Slow Food Ark of Taste.