Goose lovers – please help!!

[Iain Utah]

Here's my report from yesterday. Richard, the avian sanctuary guy, came up again to help us worm, re-sex, and tag the adults, plus look over two greys that have been lame since arrival. Richard says he is not 100% accurate with vent sexing, but it appears we have a female buff and 6 female greys in the group! The two lame greys (m/f pair) have open wounds from bumblefoot on their feet. We put them in the hay barn for the night. I haven't quite figured out what to do with them yet, but I will be calling my vet as soon as they open for advice. Everyone else is feeling like they are in solid weight and their feet are looking much better.

Once done with the adults, we rounded up the african juveniles, took them over to the horse property and turned them out in the common yard. Our personal african flock kept their distance, but No. 1 (my favorite african gander), would charge into the group with wings flapping and even sometimes bite onto one of the rescue birds... but the rescue birds did not challenge him, so No. 1 gave up and decided to ignore the newbies like the rest of his flock was doing. The rescue africans decided to stick close to fence where rescue adults are.... which is a ways from my gang's feeding/hanging area... so it seems there is enough space for them to stay away from each other.

Here are pics of the adults waiting for treatment in temp pen:


Richard giving their feet a careful once over:


My group meeting rescue africans:

 

[Marty1876]

I love the "all my resuce goose" update!

 

[Iain Utah]

I talked to my vet this morning about the grey dewlap pair with bleeding feet. He has told me to do the following (which I will be doing in a little bit):
1. Clean feet, then rinse with hydrogen peroxide
2. Apply teeny amount of neosporin
3. Add gauze for cushion/wrap with vet wrap
4. Contain them in a small pen with soft bedding
5. Use water bucket for drinking, but important to keep feet clean and dry

If it shows any improvement in the next few days, then continue treatment for 2-3 weeks. Otherwise, bring them in for exam.

I also talked to the eye doctor specialist this morning about blind girl, and we have an appointment in 2 weeks for her. The specialist is kind and sympathetic... and is not charging for the exam.

 

[Iain Utah]

By the way, forgot to include this fun picture from yesterday.


"Run Chunky Run!"

 

[psue]

I love the "all my resuce goose" update!

x2

 

[Iain Utah]

John Metzer has picked up the remaining 30+ dewlaps from Carole... her "angel wing and bad feet aka walking wounded" adults. He is happy to report they have their own pen with grass, shade trees, water & quality food, separate from his other geese. Here is a picture of them at their new home.


Since my husband had to work today, I had a volunteer scheduled to come out this afternoon to assist with the treatment of the bumblefeet pair, and that person flaked on me. So, I spent the afternoon sitting with them instead, working on building trust. They are a cute pair and I think they will clean up well with some extra tlc.

 

[psue]

John Metzer has picked up the remaining 30+ dewlaps from Carole... her "angel wing and bad feet aka walking wounded" adults. He is happy to report they have their own pen with grass, shade trees, water & quality food, separate from his other geese. Here is a picture of them at their new home.


Since my husband had to work today, I had a volunteer scheduled to come out this afternoon to assist with the treatment of the bumblefeet pair, and that person flaked on me. So, I spent the afternoon sitting with them instead, working on building trust. They are a cute pair and I think they will clean up well with some extra tlc.

WOW I've not see that much green since April or May.... the Geese look happy

the injured pair look quite lovely as well

 

[Marty1876]

x 2!

 

[CelticOaksFarm]

Iain I wanted to share this with you and know you will check here. He is a production grey

guess he didnt get the message

 

[Iain Utah]

Shellie, he is precious!!