Xichang Steel Goose [Sichuan Xichang Specialty]

What is Xichang Steel Goose? Authentic Sichuan Xichang Specialty: Xichang Steel Goose

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Basic Introduction to Xichang Steel Goose

Xichang Steel Goose, also known as Iron Armored Goose or Xichang Grey Goose. Its back feathers, wing feathers, and tail feathers are gray black feathers with brown or white borders, resembling armor, hence it is called an armored goose. Mainly produced in the valley dam areas of Xichang, Dechang, and Mianning in the Anning River Basin of Liangshan Prefecture. A local group of gray geese belonging to the Chinese goose species. This goose has a large body size, fast growth and development, high meat yield, and strong fat storage capacity. It is a popular goose breed among the local people

The steel goose production area belongs to the subtropical climate. The main production area is crisscrossed by rivers, with a dense water network and alluvial soil. The soil is fertile, with two crops of rice and wheat, and abundant resources. Various vegetables and green feed are available year-round, providing superior ecological conditions for the formation and development of steel geese

Regional Scope

Xichang Steel Geese is mainly produced in Xichang, with production areas in Yulong Township, Gaocao Township, Youjun Town, Langhuan Township, Lizhou Town, Yuehua Township, Anning Town, Xixiang Township, Xiaomiao Township, Madao Town, Jiujiu Township, Zhongba Township, Huanglianguan Town, Huangshui Township, Xijiao Township, Gaojian Township, Chuanxing Town, Hainan Township, Baima Township, Ma'an Township, Yinchang Township, Baru Township, Kaiyuan Township, Dajing Township, Sihe Township, Luogupo Township, Anha Town, Qiaodi Township, Xiangshui Township in Xichang City. There are 37 townships including Xiangxiang, Mopan Township, Minsheng Township, Daxing Township, Taihe Town, Xingsheng Township, Zhangmu Township, Xixi Township, and Aqi Township, with a production area of 2651 square kilometers. Xichang City has jurisdiction over 37 townships, 6 street offices, 14 resident committees, and a total population of 650000. The production area is located at 101 ° 46 ′ -102 ° 25 ′ E longitude and 27 ° 32 ′ -28 ° 10 ′ N latitude, with an altitude of 1000-1700 meters. In 2009, 380000 Xichang steel geese were bred, with 280000 sold annually and 100000 in stock

The body is relatively large, with a bow shaped neck, the body lifted forward, and a black beak. Male goose frontal sarcoma is relatively developed, with a firm black mass and a round and large chest; Mother goose sarcoma is flat, with a round and large abdomen and unclear abdominal folds. After laying eggs, the back of the abdomen droops, commonly known as "egg pack". From the top of the goose's head, along the back of the neck until the base of the neck, there is a dark brown mane like feather band that gradually narrows in width; The feathers on the thighs are black gray, while the feathers on the calves and abdomen are gray white; The shin fins are orange yellow and the toes are black

The protein content of Xichang steel goose meat (breast muscle) is 1-4% higher than that of general goose meat, cholesterol is 2-4% lower than that of general goose meat, fat is 1-3% higher than that of general goose meat, and the total amount of amino acids is 1% higher than that of general goose meat