Difference between Embden and Sebastopol goslings?

[Brickman House]

Hi all,

I have an order of Embden and Sebastopol goslings coming from Metzer in a month or so. The Embdens are staying with me, but the Sebastopols are going to a friend.

Will I be able to tell the difference between the two as day old goslings in the box, or should I ask Metzer to mark them in some way?

 

[houndit]

I believe I saw a picture of Sebastapol goslings once. They had curly down. Embdens do not. Please correct me if I am wrong. I think there will be at least a little difference.

 

[Cottage Rose]

Sebastopols do not have curly down.
The Embden goslings might be bigger but I would ask
the supplier to mark them for you.

 

[rainplace]

Metzer marks them for you. There will be different color wire bands on their legs (which you will want to clip off as soon as you get them) and a key to what the colors mean printed on the back of the shipping form.

 

[Brickman House]

Thanks, guys! As beautiful as they are, I really don't want to be responsible for someone else's very expensive goslings by mistake! Good to know Metzer will mark them.