Gosling behavior

[ringaring]

Hatched a gosling, chicks won’t hatch for 2 more days. When I tried to put the gosling in a separate brooder due to the 10 degree difference in temp requirements, he had a hissy fit for an hour; screechy peeps, throwing himself around, trembling. He calmed a little when I talked to him but as soon as I stopped, he would act up. I relented & put him back in with the chick eggs & he calmed down significantly. Now I am playing meditation music & watching him sleep on top of the eggs in 102 degree brooder. If I put an egg in the cooler area, it will likely die. If I leave him where he’s calmer, I’m afraid he’ll cook. Any suggestions? No other goslings that I’ve been able to find Near me. TIA

 

[DiYMama540]

Is there space for him to move out of the heat of your hatching brooder of he chooses? Are you able to leave food and water in there for him?

 

[ringaring]

Lots of room, food & water available, however he can't stand or straighten out his neck to drink or eat. I had been giving him food and water hourly yet he was losing weight. I went to nearby poultry owners who said wry neck is not uncommon, often does not resolve depending on cause & they suggested putting him down. As much as I hated to, I would not risk him starving or dying of dehydration if I missed a feeding or could not keep up with his needs... so he is gone. No more incubating for me.

 

[DiYMama540]

Oh gosh...I am so sorry to hear that! I know that wasn't an easy decision to make

 

[ringaring]

Ty