Help! Roman Tufted gosling can't walk

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Amanda39 said:
I feed my geese and duck this organic duckling food, comes in crumbles and adult... http://www.efowl.com/Organic_Duck_Starter_Feed_p/4009.htm

I also feed Organic Kelp... http://www.efowl.com/Thorvin_Organic_Kelp_p/801-1133.htm

That along with clean water, some gro gel... http://www.efowl.com/GroGel_Plus_B_p/304-1373.htm

And fresh fruit and veggies from this list.... https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/242460/the-ultimate-list-of-duck-treats-and-supplements

I have healthy, growing and happy duck and geese. I do not, nor will I ever feed them chicken food or wild game food. 

Now, I know a lot of people feed what I don't, that is their choice, and maybe it works for them! For me personally, being a first time hatcher and first time owner of duck and geese, I want to do it right, the first time. Meaning, I didn't want to worry about vitamin deficiency because I was feeding chicken feed and not duckling feed. I'm just following the goose/duck guidelines, and things are going well so far.
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Great! I have a whole 50 pound bag of kelp I feed my sheep and horse. Is mashed fish (smelt) OK for geese besides chicks and ducks?
Thanks for the info!
 
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I had a chick once that spent to long on the brooder floor and had it's legs splayed deformed from slipping. It couldn't move the legs properly so I fashioned sort of 'leg cuffs' for it out of plastic and string and after a few days of wearing that the legs got better. I don't know if your poor gosling had that problem but it's a common problem in new chicks and a useful solution to know anyway! There is probably some material online for you to learn how to make the cuffs, you can even just use tape.
 
Not so great, we ate her.
Edit: I mean she was doing fine until then but... yea. Legs developed normally.
 
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Nurturelifeperm said:
Yesterday I received a pair of Tufted Roman goslings from Metzer Farms. Today the male is sick, trying to stand but his legs are stiff but he was healthy yesterday! =(

He's only 2-3 days old.
Access to heat, or shade and had friends. I fed them grass, seeds,and other treats to start with.

My last geese did great on everything Ifed and gave them :confused:
Thank you for the help!
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How is the little guy doing today?
 

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