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Correct. That's what I was getting at when I said, "Regardless, when it comes to poultry, adherence to a breed is based on appearance and ability to reproduce true to the breed." This is because there are no registries in poultry, genetic heritage is not tracked. That doesn't mean it's not important though, especially with rare breeds; it comes down to genetic preservation and that's enough fodder for a whole 'nother thread.
This is the thread I was thinking of. Rather than regurgitating, you can just go read there. I still say those geese are just buffs, but time will tell.
In another discussion Pete55 said that if you cross a lav gander over a buff female you will get 100% blue offspring with the males split for buff.
@Olive Hill , this is true. With my breeding of my Lavender gander last year to my Buff goose, I got all Blue offspring. Gorgeous birds. This year I have taken one of those resultant Blue ganders and put him with a Buff goose. Upon first small hatch, I have what appears to be 2 Blue and 2 possibly Blue-Buff. Time will tell, as they are only a week old at this point.
