HELP! My gosling isn’t looking so well!

[JasmineFlores]

So recently I’ve purchased two goslings at my nearest Atwoods probably a week or so ago on the same day . The employees did not specify or know how old they were but looked to be a few days I assume. I bought a African Chinese swan and a regular white Chinese swan goose. A few days went by and they were drinking and eating fine until one day the Chinese gosling (white but in this case yellow since it’s a gosling) seemed very drowsy and refuses to eat or drink. I’ve been paying closer attention to them as days have passed and so far he shakes his head an awful lot, rarely eats and drinks occasionally. His brother on the other hand seems very very energetic and just fine. Today I was shocked to compare their sizes and come to find they are very very different. The Chinese has very droopy wings, half shut eyelids, wobbles on his two feet and doesn’t walk around much and has his head tucked in all the time. The other one is almost twice his size and doing great! I’ve been feeding them chick starter with grit and regular water deep enough for them to stick their entire bills in to clean them out etc. I have no idea what happened to him? It’s been days and hasn’t gotten any better, in fact seems to get worse. I can tell he’s fighting for his life as he forces himself to eat and drink but he usually ends up shaking his head violantly or just stopping. I have no idea what’s going on but I’m looking for some feedback ASAP as I’m really rooting for his life and willing to try anything to save him. Please help!

 

[BlueBaby]

Hello, and welcome! I only have chicken's, so I will try to get @Texas Kiki in here. Maybe she can help you or know someone who can.

 

[drumstick diva]

You could try posting in the Goose forum for advice or "Emergencies, diseases, injuries, cures," thread - post in fullest detail with the photos also.

 

[JasmineFlores]

Hello, and welcome! I only have chicken's, so I will try to get @Texas Kiki in here. Maybe she can help you or know someone who can.

Alright thank you so much!

 

[JasmineFlores]

You could try posting in the Goose forum for advice or "Emergencies, diseases, injuries, cures," thread - post in fullest detail with the photos also.

Will do!

 

[SongBaby33]

Welcome to BYC!
We are so glad you joined our poultry loving community!

 

[Melky]

Welcome to BYC!​

 

[N F C]

Sorry to hear one of your little ones isn't thriving. Here's a link to take you direct to the Geese forum:
Geese

I hope things work out alright, keep us posted!

 

[Pork Pie]

Hi and welcome. I hope that the Geese folks can help you.

 

[DobieLover]

Hello and welcome to BYC! Glad you joined.
Good luck with your gossling.