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post #1 of 16
8/18/12 at 4:34am
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information for treatments read online should always be researched for yourself. It is always best to consult an avian vet when dealing with illness in geese. The information below is how WE dose and use the flushes here on our farm. 

 

 

Flushes**

 

Epsom Salt Flush:

3 Tsp. Epsom Salts.

1 ½ Cups water

¼ – ½ gram  vitamin and electrolyte powder * Optional

2 – 3 times a day for 3 days or until a full recovery is made.

 

 

Molasses Flush:

1 cup Molasses

2 ½ gallons water

5 – 6 grams  vitamin and electrolyte powder * Optional

! !Do not exceed 8 hours ! ! After 8 hours replace Molasses flush with vitamin and electrolyte water 

 

 

Activated Charcoal Slurry

1 tsp. Activated Charcoal Powder

8 oz. – Pure Water

Dose 6 – 8 times daily

 

**These flushes will cause slight to moderate dehydration as they work to expel toxins and foreign matter from your birds system. After giving a flush, offer a steady supply of vitamin and electrolyte fortified water until a full recovery is made.

 

we prefer to use steamed oats (quacker like humans eat) and mashed egg when a bird is ill. Isolated into a dog kennel, covered to keep darker and quiet and keeping stress to a minimum.


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post #2 of 16
8/18/12 at 5:31am
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information for treatments read online should always be researched for yourself. It is always best to consult an avian vet when dealing with illness in geese. The information below is how WE dose and use the flushes here on our farm. 

 

 

Flushes**

 

Epsom Salt Flush:

3 Tsp. Epsom Salts.

1 ½ Cups water

¼ – ½ gram  vitamin and electrolyte powder * Optional

2 – 3 times a day for 3 days or until a full recovery is made.

 

 

Molasses Flush:

1 cup Molasses

2 ½ gallons water

5 – 6 grams  vitamin and electrolyte powder * Optional

! !Do not exceed 8 hours ! ! After 8 hours replace Molasses flush with vitamin and electrolyte water 

 

 

Activated Charcoal Slurry

1 tsp. Activated Charcoal Powder

8 oz. – Pure Water

Dose 6 – 8 times daily

 

**These flushes will cause slight to moderate dehydration as they work to expel toxins and foreign matter from your birds system. After giving a flush, offer a steady supply of vitamin and electrolyte fortified water until a full recovery is made.

 

we prefer to use steamed oats (quacker like humans eat) and mashed egg when a bird is ill. Isolated into a dog kennel, covered to keep darker and quiet and keeping stress to a minimum.

Thank you Celtic for the dosages I will book mark them in case[ and I sure hope not] I ever need them.

Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 23 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma, 7 Black Australorps 13Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

 

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Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 23 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma, 7 Black Australorps 13Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

 

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post #3 of 16
8/18/12 at 6:41am

Thanks for the excellent information Celtic: I am sure a TON of people will find this very useful!

Mom to 3 human children, 2 golden retrievers, 1 cat, 3 goats, 1 horse, 100+ chickens (Ameraucanas, BCM, Dark Cornish, BR, Orpingtons, Easter Eggers, RIR, & GNH), 19 ducks (runner, pekin, khaki, cayuga, silver appleyard, welsh harlequin), 14 Buff Saddleback Pomeranian & 2 Toulouse Geese, 13 turkeys, 3 guinea fowl, 4 guinea pigs, & a Senegal parrot.

 

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Mom to 3 human children, 2 golden retrievers, 1 cat, 3 goats, 1 horse, 100+ chickens (Ameraucanas, BCM, Dark Cornish, BR, Orpingtons, Easter Eggers, RIR, & GNH), 19 ducks (runner, pekin, khaki, cayuga, silver appleyard, welsh harlequin), 14 Buff Saddleback Pomeranian & 2 Toulouse Geese, 13 turkeys, 3 guinea fowl, 4 guinea pigs, & a Senegal parrot.

 

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post #4 of 16
8/18/12 at 7:09am

This is very helpful information.  When I had a duck that came up ill, this is what saved her.  I used the Epsom salt flush.
 

One amazing wife, 3 kids, an American Buff gander, 2 American Buff goose goslings, 1Embden gosling, 3 Toulouse goslings, 3 adult and 4 duckling pekins, 1 WR rooster, 5 WR hens, 1 buff orpington, 1 old beloved mix breed hen, a bunch of chicks for the freezer, ducklings hatching in the incubator, 2 barn cats, and a red standard poodle. 

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One amazing wife, 3 kids, an American Buff gander, 2 American Buff goose goslings, 1Embden gosling, 3 Toulouse goslings, 3 adult and 4 duckling pekins, 1 WR rooster, 5 WR hens, 1 buff orpington, 1 old beloved mix breed hen, a bunch of chicks for the freezer, ducklings hatching in the incubator, 2 barn cats, and a red standard poodle. 

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post #5 of 16
8/18/12 at 2:23pm
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welcome all, seems to be a high number of toxin type posts lately, thought this was needed for quick reference.


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post #6 of 16
8/20/12 at 8:40am
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welcome all, seems to be a high number of toxin type posts lately, thought this was needed for quick reference.

Celtic can this be added to the sticky in the duck thread?  Thanks

Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 23 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma, 7 Black Australorps 13Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

 

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Living in the Beautiful Mountains of Western N.C.. with 23 chickens= EE's, Game, Cochin bantams,Light Brahma, 7 Black Australorps 13Muscovy ducks, 1Embden Gander,1 Toulouse goose, 3 mini Dachshunds, 1 mixed breed, pond goldfish,  and a wonderful Husband who makes it all possible..♥

 



 

 

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post #7 of 16
8/20/12 at 10:11am
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if you use the flag option above you can ask a Moderator to sticky it


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2013 waiting list ==== Our Swaps ==== Our Breeds (photos)
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post #8 of 16
8/21/12 at 8:53am

Looks like its been added to the 'sticky' list. Thanks for this info!!


 
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Find your goose! Threads by breed: African & Chinese,,, American Buff,,, Embden,,, Toulouse,,, Pomeranian,,, Sebastopol,,, Pilgrim,,, Steinbacher,,, Mini Geese,,, Tufted Roman,,,  Cotton Patch,,,  Nene,,, Egyptian,,,
 
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post #9 of 16
8/26/12 at 10:36am
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Please don't syringe these flushes as most owners aren't experienced in doing this and can cause great harm getting fluids into the birds lungs. Just allow them to drink it.

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post #10 of 16
8/26/12 at 3:55pm
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Please don't syringe these flushes as most owners aren't experienced in doing this and can cause great harm getting fluids into the birds lungs. Just allow them to drink it.

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