Gosling Can't Stand

[AndyHarrold]

I've a day old gosling that can't stand. It just lies down and kicks its legs about. I tried a splint for splayed leg but it still can't stand, it's just on its side. Any advice?

 

[kimmee12]

If it's only a day old it needs more time to get on its feet. It takes goslings a day or two to gather strength to stand and walk without stumbling around. At this point I would still have the gosling in the incubator. Goslings need a rough surface to stand on, wire floor, wood shavings, straw bedding, etc. If placed on a slick surface their feet will slide out from under them. If needed you can tape the legs together to help with splay legs, but this takes several days.
http://www.urbanchickenpodcast.com/ucp-blog-025/
Try this link for more info. Good luck!!

 

[AndyHarrold]

I did try the tape but it just lay on its side. I put it in a sink of water to see how it paddled, one leg was a lot more active than the other. Now dried off and back in the incubator.

 

[kimmee12]

How's it doing?

 

[AndyHarrold]

It died overnight. So did the other one that was OK.

 

[kimmee12]

Oh no! So sorry for your loss!

 

[ILuvMyFlock]

So sorry for your loss