The Sebastopol is the ornamental goose with curly, ribbon-like feathers that cannot fly. Pure white plumage cascades from the body like ringlets - the bird breed equivalent of show poodle. Calm, tame, mostly ornamental. FastPoultry takes free quote requests for Sebastopol Goose as started birds, adult birds, and breeder pairs and matches each one with NPIP-certified breeders within 1 business day.
| Origin | Sevastopol, Crimea - 1800s |
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| APA recognized | 1938 |
| Conservation status | Threatened |
| Also called | Sevastopol, Danubian, Curly Goose |
| Adult weight | Ganders 12-14 lb, Hens 10-12 lb |
| Size class | Medium |
| Eggs per year | ~30 |
| Egg color | White |
| Egg size | Jumbo |
| Broodiness | High |
| Cold hardiness | Good |
| Heat tolerance | Fair |
| Noise level | Average (less honky than other geese) |
| Flight tendency | Cannot fly (curled flight feathers) |
| Beginner friendly | Yes |
Originated near Sevastopol on the Crimean peninsula on the Black Sea. The curly-feather mutation was discovered and selectively bred in the 1800s. Reached Western Europe via shipping routes in the 1860s and the US shortly after. APA-recognized 1938 (White only). Threatened status - global population estimated under 1,000 breeding birds. The feather curl is genetic and breeds true - paired with smooth-feathered geese produces 50/50 curly/smooth offspring.
Best for: ornamental, show, pond display, pet goose
Lay in early spring; hatch in 28-30 days.
| Indoor coop space | 8 sq ft per bird |
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| Run space | 30 sq ft per bird |
Space: Need a water source (kiddie pool min, pond ideal). Feathers stay cleaner with daily swimming.
Feeding: Waterfowl pellets 16% protein, free pasture access (eat 60-70% grass).
Health: Curly feathers don't shed water well - shelter from heavy rain.
Climate: Zones 4-9. Wing feathers offer poor flight but reasonable insulation.
You can request Sebastopol Goose through FastPoultry, which matches buyer requests with breeders. Choose from 3 request pages for started birds, adult birds, and breeder pairs, then tell us your quantity, preferred age, and delivery state in the form on this page. Matched breeder options arrive within 1 business day, and you arrange payment, pickup, or shipping directly with the breeder you choose.
Prices for Sebastopol Goose are set by each breeder and change with season, line quality, age, and quantity, so FastPoultry does not publish a fixed price. Submitting a request is free. Matched breeders reply with current pricing, and you should ask whether the quote includes boxing, shipping, and vaccinations before you pay the breeder directly.
A Sebastopol Goose hen lays roughly 30 eggs a year, and the eggs are jumbo and white. Lay in early spring; hatch in 28-30 days. Broodiness is rated high. Real production depends on strain, hen age, season, and daylight, so ask breeders about the laying record of their parent stock.
Yes. The Sebastopol Goose is rated beginner friendly. Temperament: calm, docile, curious, friendly with handler; cold hardiness: good; heat tolerance: fair; noise level: average (less honky than other geese). It is best for ornamental, show, pond display, and pet goose. Check local rules on roosters and flock size before you buy.
The USDA NPIP state importation table (May 20, 2026) lists VS Form 9-3 as required for shipments into 44 of 50 states, and 31 states list a permit, approval number, or other entry requirement, so check your state's location page before you order. VS Form 9-3 is the NPIP report of sales that the shipping breeder completes, and some states add a permit number, a Pullorum-Typhoid or avian influenza clean-flock rule, or a health certificate. FastPoultry does not ship to Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico, or the US Virgin Islands through standard requests.
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