Hi all, my goose just yesterday started losing his balance and eventually just stopped walking. He was fine until maybe 5pm and then I noticed him just walk and fall and just refuse to get up. Now my first thought is a niacin deficiency but I also had a duck a few days ago do this, he suddenly just stopped walking, became lethargic, stopped eating/drinking and then passed away in a total of 2 days. So I’m concerned.
I seperated him from the others just to observe him. He’s still drinking lots of water and had a strong appetite but as of 11am today he’s declining food (last meal was around 7am and it was just a small portion)Every now and again he shakes his head and a good amount of mucous (clear in color) comes out, it’s kinda viscous. Usually a few minutes after drinking water. This is the first time I’ve really noticed this much water come out of him. I’m not even sure if it is a symptom or if I should be concerned. I’m hoping it’s niacin deficient because I can resolve that but 2 of them coming down with this in a week is just strange
More info below.
1) Goose, about 2 years old, around 13 pounds
2) What is the behavior, exactly. Drooling, refusing food, lame
3) How long has the bird been exhibiting symptoms? Less than 24 hours
4) Are other birds exhibiting the same symptoms? No but one suddenly passed a few days ago after experiencing same symptoms
5) Is there any bleeding, injury, broken bones or other sign of trauma. No
6) What happened, if anything that you know of, that may have caused the situation. Possible niacin deficient
7) What has the bird been eating and drinking, if at all. Purina Layer Pellets
8) How does the poop look? Normal? Bloody? Runny? etc. slightly runny but normal little logs.
9) What has been the treatment you have administered so far? Durvet vitamins and electrolytes. I also have Rooster Booster Electrolytes and Vitamins and Save-a-chick electrolyte and vitamins but I haven’t used those yet.
10 ) What is your intent as far as treatment? For example, do you want to treat completely yourself, or do you need help in stabilizing the bird til you can get to a vet? I prefer to treat at home but if it’s a sign of anything other then niacin deficient, we will be heading to a vet
11) If you have a picture of the wound or condition, please post it. It may help.
12) Describe the housing/bedding in use. For the most part he free ranges but comes in to our shed at night and bedding is just straw
I seperated him from the others just to observe him. He’s still drinking lots of water and had a strong appetite but as of 11am today he’s declining food (last meal was around 7am and it was just a small portion)Every now and again he shakes his head and a good amount of mucous (clear in color) comes out, it’s kinda viscous. Usually a few minutes after drinking water. This is the first time I’ve really noticed this much water come out of him. I’m not even sure if it is a symptom or if I should be concerned. I’m hoping it’s niacin deficient because I can resolve that but 2 of them coming down with this in a week is just strange
More info below.
1) Goose, about 2 years old, around 13 pounds
2) What is the behavior, exactly. Drooling, refusing food, lame
3) How long has the bird been exhibiting symptoms? Less than 24 hours
4) Are other birds exhibiting the same symptoms? No but one suddenly passed a few days ago after experiencing same symptoms
5) Is there any bleeding, injury, broken bones or other sign of trauma. No
6) What happened, if anything that you know of, that may have caused the situation. Possible niacin deficient
7) What has the bird been eating and drinking, if at all. Purina Layer Pellets
8) How does the poop look? Normal? Bloody? Runny? etc. slightly runny but normal little logs.
9) What has been the treatment you have administered so far? Durvet vitamins and electrolytes. I also have Rooster Booster Electrolytes and Vitamins and Save-a-chick electrolyte and vitamins but I haven’t used those yet.
10 ) What is your intent as far as treatment? For example, do you want to treat completely yourself, or do you need help in stabilizing the bird til you can get to a vet? I prefer to treat at home but if it’s a sign of anything other then niacin deficient, we will be heading to a vet
11) If you have a picture of the wound or condition, please post it. It may help.
12) Describe the housing/bedding in use. For the most part he free ranges but comes in to our shed at night and bedding is just straw