Gosling may have blocked nose

[Sam don]

It does have a more or less deep source of water. I haven’t got around to buying it a proper one yet but I will soon. It do notice it sneezing sometimes which should be a good sign?

 

[Goosebaby]

No I do not… do you think it’s normal? I’ve asked a few others and they said as it’s still young it’s normal to see movement inside the body when breathing. One other question, what do I do about it being alone. I try my best to spend a lot of time with it, but I can’t dedicate my whole day towards it.

If you don’t see signs of respiratory distress like coughing, sneezing, snicking, or open mouth breathing (gaping) regardless of temperature then it’s probably nothing. If you do see those symptoms it means there is a problem.

I would look into finding him a friend, another gosling would be preferable. You can look around on Facebook groups, Craigslist, or call around to feed stores to see if there are any available or know if there will be soon, this is gosling season so it’s a great time to be looking.

 

[Sam don]

Hi there thank you for your reply. I have another question. He is getting around well now and seems better with the electric blanket. Just one thing. Its legs keep shaking after getting a bit tired and it sits down when this happens. I think it might be that it is getting heavier and it’s legs aren’t strong enough yet??

 

[Goosebaby]

Hi there thank you for your reply. I have another question. He is getting around well now and seems better with the electric blanket. Just one thing. Its legs keep shaking after getting a bit tired and it sits down when this happens. I think it might be that it is getting heavier and it’s legs aren’t strong enough yet??

What feed is he on?
Geese require higher percentages of niacin and other B vitamins compared to chickens, leg shaking or troubles with balance is usually a symptom of B vitamin deficiency.
If he’s already on a waterfowl feed, or flock raiser look for a liquid B vitamin complex to add to his water.

 

[Sam don]

What feed is he on?
Geese require higher percentages of niacin and other B vitamins compared to chickens, leg shaking or troubles with balance is usually a symptom of B vitamin deficiency.
If he’s already on a waterfowl feed, or flock raiser look for a liquid B vitamin complex to add to his water.

He is on waterfowl starter crumbs. Would any liquid vitamin b be fine?

 

[Goosebaby]

He is on waterfowl starter crumbs. Would any liquid vitamin b be fine?

Yes

 

[Sam don]

Hi there. He is starting to show symptoms again like panting, open mouth breathing and sneezing a lot. What do you think I should do?

 

[Goosebaby]

Hi there. He is starting to show symptoms again like panting, open mouth breathing and sneezing a lot. What do you think I should do?

Does he do it when away from the heated blanket?

 

[Sam don]

Does he do it when away from the heated blanket?

Yes and out of the brooder

 

[Sam don]

Okay now he’s making like a kind of swooshing sound? I don’t know whether I should be worried or not.