What do you think of this trio of Sebbies? And--Male to Female ratio??

[Rare Feathers Farm]

I found these guys for sale on Craigslist. It's a trio (two females & one male). Proven breeders, 1.5 years old.

I see some stiff wing feathers on one....

what would you pay for the trio or per bird? I really don't need another male (I have THREE already) but they won't separate them.

 

[Rare Feathers Farm]

I put two of my ganders on Craigslist this morning...but I'm keeping my nicest one for now...at least until I decide if I'm getting this other trio and then I'll compare males & keep the best one...

 

[Rare Feathers Farm]

Oh....question....

I currently have a trio of Sebbies & two extra males (housed separately). If I get this other trio, I'll have FOUR females. Would ONE gander be good for four females or should I have TWO ganders with four females??

Thank you!!!

 

[banter]

In my experience, four geese to a gander is one too many, especially if it's a young gander.

 

[Rare Feathers Farm]

Well, wouldn't you know that the sellers decided to keep the trio!

So now I'm still on the hunt for one or two more females!

 

[Mrs. Turbo]

my Sebs keep pairing up and won't mate more than one unless they go broody

 

[Cottage Rose]

Young ganders shouldn't have more than 2 females his first
breeding season least you burn him out.
I've had up to 3 females with one male.
Four to one is kinda pushing it.
I would limit it to no more than 3 females per gander
to get good coverage and not deplete sperm counts.
Ganders tend to have favorites but generally hormones take over
during the breeding season and they breed all of them if the
gander is healthy and vigorous.

 

[Rare Feathers Farm]

So I emailed back the people and said I wouldn't split them up (which I won't if I can get my extra ganders out of here!) I have three pens so I can always put the extra ganders in another pen until they sell...so now it looks like the deal might be back on?

I just won an auction for another female...so now I'll have SIX females--would two ganders be okay for that? Or should I keep three?

 

[Cottage Rose]

Quote:
1 gander per 3 females will work just fine.
Best wishes!

 

[Rare Feathers Farm]

Thank you! I'll have to post pics once I get them!