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Help - My goose is pretty sick

Discussion in 'Emergencies / Diseases / Injuries and Cures' started by crosbyvoss, Feb 11, 2016.

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  1. Feb 11, 2016 #1
    crosbyvoss

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    I went out to feed Goose-Goose. He's a canadian goose that we raised. We live in MN. His balance is off, he's lethargic, with trouble walking. Kind of flaps his wings and falls. He has not been not eating much this week. He has always gone through periods of not eating much, then eating like crazy. I feed him cracked corn and all flock pellets. He has diarrhea. He was doing fine up until the last cold snap started this week. His breathing is a little raspy, and he has no energy. Any suggestions? My vets know nothing about birds.
     
  3. Feb 11, 2016 #2
    Eggcessive

    Eggcessive Chicken Obsessed Premium Member

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    You may also want to post on the goose thread under Forum, and scroll down to Other backyard poultry. All I can suggest is to bring him to a warm place, and offer him vitamins and electrolytes in his water, trying to get him to drink. Pedialyte or Gatorade will work in an emergency.
     
  4. Feb 11, 2016 #3
    huntingirl

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    This happened to my RIR hen and we took her to the vet. He gave her antibiotics and now she is fine. I suggest you take home to the vet and see what they can do. Good luck! Hope he gets better soon!!!
     
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  5. Feb 11, 2016 #4
    Rhetts

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