I came home last night to a limping goose. I took some video this morning. She lets me feel her leg and doesn't put up a fuss, which is surprising because they've been attacking me this season. I knew something was wrong with her because she let me approach her to inspect. I'm not feeling anything out of sorts, but it is definitely hot to the touch. In the video it appears her ankle may be swollen, but I can't really see that when she steps down. When she walks, it's difficult to discern whether she's favoring it up high at the hip, or down near the foot. The underside of her foot looks fine and her toes are all intact.
As a side note, when watching the video, is it safe to assume I have a goose and a gander because of how the gander appears to always be trying to stand between me the goose? She had grey tipped feathers until her full wing molt last fall. The new feathers all grew in pure white, so one way to now tell them apart is the shape of bridge of their bill where of it meets the forehead. His has a prominent "V" and hers is less pronounced.
They were both swimming around in their pool when I left from work, so I know she can get in and out of it o.k. When I get home from work tonight, I will inspect her leg again. Would arnica gel on that leg do any harm? When is it best to confine them to a smaller space versus letting her exercise the leg on her own? Comments, suggestions and thoughts are welcome.
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As a side note, when watching the video, is it safe to assume I have a goose and a gander because of how the gander appears to always be trying to stand between me the goose? She had grey tipped feathers until her full wing molt last fall. The new feathers all grew in pure white, so one way to now tell them apart is the shape of bridge of their bill where of it meets the forehead. His has a prominent "V" and hers is less pronounced.
They were both swimming around in their pool when I left from work, so I know she can get in and out of it o.k. When I get home from work tonight, I will inspect her leg again. Would arnica gel on that leg do any harm? When is it best to confine them to a smaller space versus letting her exercise the leg on her own? Comments, suggestions and thoughts are welcome.
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