Tuft on my Sebbie gosling? Even more PICTURES on page 2

[Lamar Estate]

This is my 3 week old Sebastopol gosling, Sebastian. I purchased eggs off of EBay and hatched them myself. I don't think the seller has Tufted Romans.

Ever since he hatched, he's had a little tuft of feathers/down on the top of his head. I actually thought he wasn't going to survive at first because it felt as if he was missing skull bone underneath the tuft area (similar to a baby's fontanel). The area still feels a bit open, but not as much.

Is this tuft normal? Is it a tuft?

 

[AllthingsG]

I keep Tufted Romans and Sebbies - it sure looks like a Tuft to me...so, so cute! Keep us posted!

 

[Lamar Estate]

Anyone else ever experience this?

Thanks,
Amanda

 

[TennesseeTruly]

I heard of someone on my goose group who had the same thing happen last year. i haven't heard from them this year so i don't know if the tuft went away.

Laurie

 

[scratch'n'peck]

love the pics. my sebie, Sabrina had a little tuft like that which she outgrew

 

[Lamar Estate]

scratch'n'peck :

love the pics. my sebie, Sabrina had a little tuft like that which she outgrew

Did Sabrina have a soft spot, too?

Thanks,
Amanda​

 

[scratch'n'peck]

We never noticed a soft spot, but I am not sure we ever made the point to check it.

 

[StevenW.]

Doesnt look like a Sebbie to me; looks like Tufted Roman!

 

[animaladdictions]

Would you feel comfortable disclosing the persons name or ebay id? Ive also purchased Sebbie eggs from ebay and if I do it again, I want to avoid that seller, just in case she/he was dishonest and sold you something other than a true Sebbie. I sure hope thats not the case. Have you contacted the seller to see what they say about it?

 

[Gracie9205]

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Unfortunately I would have to agree!