Update. Sadly, the little white one is gone :( couldn't save her. The other 2 are doing fine now. Growing and getting stronger. So, niacin isnt always the issue about legs. We should be careful about calcium too. Thanks for your concerns and replies. I really appreciate that.
Update... The other goslings collapsed last night out of nothing. Now, 3 of them are unable to move around. I was able to talk to an avian veterinarian professor on phone this morning. She said the symptoms point mineral deficiency rather than niacin or bacterial/viral infection. She said if I...
Poor thing is getting worse and worse. Today, she cant use the other leg that why she cant move! When she tries to move it flips over on her back! And she also cant swim properly today. Paddles both legs but cant move forwards. Struggles a lot. I seriously have no idea whats going on with her...
Today, I noticed one new thing that she didnt do before. One of her legs spasms or cramps as seen in the picture. It happens during the swimming too but I couldnt catch the moment. I guess she is going worse than better. I am sad. With all the greens and additional yeast I expected she would get...
I increased the greens more than 4 times. Fresh swiss chard and clover from the garden and lettuce. I also add brewer's yeast in their water too. So, how long will it take to see any improvement? She loves eating the greens and swimming. It looks almost normal in water so I think her legs are...
Thank you for your reply. But I dont think it's spraddle leg, her legs are located on the correct position. It's just she cant pull them underneath competely.
Hi. I am new to BYC. I have read other threads about duck and goose leg problems but I still have a question. You know, it is not easy when our little feathered fellows are at steak!
I have 3 chinese goslings which I got 2 weeks ago when they were 1 day old. Last saturday the white one got her...