Head Tremors, Not Acting Himself

[newbiechickenlady20]

Hello all. We're very new to the chicken and geese world. We have two Roman Tufted Geese, about 4 months old. We think one is a girl (Pat) and the other is a boy (Bailey).

Bailey's head has been tremoring and he just seems like he's not feeling well. Spending a lot of time just sitting in their pool. I don't know how else to describe it. Maybe a bit off balance at times too? But the most noticeable symptom is the head tremors. We would be so devastated if something happened to him, as would Pat needless to say.

Some info that may be relevant: we did just move to a new house. They all did just fine, geese were fine, chickens still laying. The only difference we've noticed in them all is they're eating less but we chalked this up to more space and access to fallen pears from the pear trees in the yard. They did not have their swimming pool for a few days because we had to find the hose. I know that's not good, but I don't know to what extent it can harm them.

I'll be looking for a local vet that has this area of expertise as well, but wanted to reach out to those who are much more knowledgeable than I, as well.

I'm currently uploading a video to Vimeo and then will share the link in a comment.

Any advice is greatly appreciated!

 

[Weeg]

Ohh! That is so great! I was watching this thread, and love to hear a good report! Would you like to enter him in my waterfowl contest! It is in the poultry show forum, and I only have a few entries, and that picture you have of him is adorable! It is called all waterfowl poultry show! Or something like that! I have a horse one, and a broody mamma one too if any of you can enter though's!

 

[newbiechickenlady20]

Ohh! That is so great! I was watching this thread, and love to hear a good report! Would you like to enter him in my waterfowl contest! It is in the poultry show forum, and I only have a few entries, and that picture you have of him is adorable! It is called all waterfowl poultry show! Or something like that! I have a horse one, and a broody mamma one too if any of you can enter though's!

I'll go check it out!

 

[newbiechickenlady20]

He really just recovered on his own. I wish I had great advice. We checked the grass for anything they could've swallowed, and we added ACV to their water as well. There were so many possibilities that we didn't know where to start. We had looked for a vet but have no poultry vets nearby. We'd just gotten nutridench when he started recovering. We gave him blueberries for a few days too. I hope your goose improves, I'm sorry they're under the weather

 

[newbiechickenlady20]

 

[newbiechickenlady20]

Everyone else has been normal but I'll keep out an eye He started acting like this yesterday evening so far as we can tell.

No stagnant water. Only water accessible is their water that we provide, and change 1-2 times a day.

I don't know if pesticides were used unfortunately is there anything you recommend in the meantime?

I haven't noticed a change in droppings. He doesn't want to open his mouth a whole lot and won't honk really from what I've noticed. He does, however, still flap his wings and such.

 

[newbiechickenlady20]

I know it's kind of a stretch but could a hurt leg cause any of this? It seems he's favoring his right leg and his "ankle" joint seems to be a bit warmer on the right side.

I couldn't find any local vets so I don't know what to do it feels very helpless just to watch and not know what to do. I may try a phone consult with one if they do that sort of thing.

 

[Goosebaby]

I’m sorry if it’s a lot to take in, especially while you’re stressed @newbiechickenlady20 im just trying to help as much as I can and I hope Bailey recovers soon. It’s never easy seeing such sweet birds get sick.

 

[newbiechickenlady20]

I’m sorry if it’s a lot to take in, especially while you’re stressed @newbiechickenlady20 im just trying to help as much as I can and I hope Bailey recovers soon. It’s never easy seeing such sweet birds get sick.

Thank you for all of that info, I'll take the time to go through each point! My husband let them out/cared for them this morning and said Bailey's not himself but didn't notice head tremors first thing this morning so I'm hopeful whatever it is is passing through!

 

[newbiechickenlady20]

In case anyone's following along, just wanted to give a happy update that Bailey's doing tons better! I don't know what was wrong, but he's doing better praise God. Almost his normal self again, it's wonderful to see!!!